Most place names begin as straightforward descriptions tied to land, language, or local events. Time changes how those words sound, and meanings drift while the names stay exactly the same.

So far, in 2025, the most common names for babies are Noah and Olivia. This is based on data submitted to BabyCenter. After these two are Amelia and Liam. But there are some stranger names. Deciding ...

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What’s in a name? Well, if you’re one of the residents of Farfrompoopen Road, a name can have quite a significant impact on your life—particularly when it comes to handing out your address for ...

She said she cried when she found out and even thought about having Dow's name changed. CNN.com asked users to share their unusual names after a 9-year-old New Zealand girl named Talula Does the Hula ...