Have you noticed an uptick in parents using last names as first names, especially with boys? If so, then you've identified ...

Using a last name as a first name is more popular among baby boys, but that doesn't mean girls can't join in on the fun - ...

From current constitutional monarchies to ancient dynasties that have lasted for hundreds of years, these powerful royal last names are full of gravitas. Explore the famous and lesser-known royal ...

Some American parents have been breaking the patrilineal tradition for generations, but the number who do so remains small. By Claire Cain Miller Claire Cain Miller has her mother’s last name as a ...

Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Illustration by Emma Sortor When I was a young girl, I vividly remember grappling with the idea of ...

We love how a Spanish last name rolls off the tongue. And you'll find them everywhere, from Spain to Latin America to the Caribbean to North America. The names might be traditional or unique. They may ...

If elected to the highest office in the United States, Vice President Kamala Harris will be the first president with a last name different than their spouse, and experts think it's a sign of the times ...

As the final episodes of The Crown's sixth season commence, the show slowly begins to shifts its focus forward, to the next generation of the monarchy's future: Prince William. While William's ...