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Everyone Has an Opinion About Your Name

Karen and Kayleigh and Stryker, oh my! Explore the many ways we’re shaped and connected by our names.

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What Happens When Your Name Is Ruined by the Internet

As relationship gurus on TikTok warn women off dating men named Ben, Ellie Muir speaks to people whose names have become shorthand for unattractive – or even racist – behaviour.

Why R U Mad at the Name Kayleigh?

Why do we mock the names we mock?

The Jessicas Are Turning 30

In 1989, the most popular name for girls was Jessica. We found 10 people who were named Jessica that year to see what life is like for them as they turn 30.

The Psychological Effects of Growing Up with an Extremely Common Name

How important is it to stand out?

It’s Time to Address the Emily in the Room

As a generation of Emilys enters adulthood, perhaps you’ve noticed the name in the air — and on TV, in film and in songs.

Why Are There So Many Asian American Women Named Connie?

Growing up, I thought being named for Connie Chung made me unique...then I found out about the rest of us.

Slayer, Striker, Shooter and the Rise of the Extreme Baby Boy Name

Parents tend to be more conservative about naming baby boys. But when they do get creative, they turn them into throat-ripping action heroes.

America Ruined My Name for Me

So I chose a new one.

What Does It Mean to be a ‘Karen’? Karens Explain

As the meme has become more prominent online, its meaning has become confused – with real-life Karens caught in the crosshairs

@knguyen: Say My Name

The way I’ve pronounced my last name has changed over the years—iterations on a bastardization, so to speak.

The Baby Name Boom

“Theodore” and “Matilda” might be adorable, but modern parents are terrified of trendiness. Enter: TikTok baby name consultants.

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