Roses and Cellar Doors

I know, it's been a while, but I suddenly find myself with a lot more free time right now.... Anyway, my husband asked in passing ear...

I originally started this post looking for new full forms for Beth , but it struck me that most could also work for Bess  and/or Betty  as w...

I know, I know: how have I not done Finn  yet? It's trending in several countries across Europe, as well as in the US, Australia, & ...

Is it just me, or is everybody  using the middle name Ray / Rae right now, for both boys and girls? Although the "cute" factor is ...

I know, it seems weird to group those together. But, Dolly & Dotty were nicknames for Dorothy thanks to that R-to-L/T/D shift that Middl...

Rose , of course, is perfectly fine on its own. But, as Rosalie  regains popularity, it may pave the way for other Rose-names. Everyone know...

Perhaps a bit of a cheat, as tons  of names contain the letter Y. However, almost none have it as an initial letter...in English, anyway. I...

There are quite a few popular nicknames that are seriously lacking a variety of sources! Of course, I have to try anyway. This will definite...

I admit it--I have a soft spot for bird-names: Wren , Lark , Robin , even the "weird" ones like Kestrel , Peregrine , & Heron ...

Earlier this week I added to my SSA analysis, discovering trends and sounds that describe American names. Knowing what most people are drawn...