You may be wondering how the custom of giving middle names came about. There are a number of reasons middle names became popular and are an accepted part of many cultures today. Back in the Middle Ages, European families adopted middle names as a way to give their children both a given n...
James is one of the classic Anglo-Saxon names, a stalwart through the ages that is more popular—and yes, stylish—than ever today. It recently came out Number 1 in a poll of America's favorite boys' baby names, and is the most common male name, counting people of all ages, in the...
Looking for a perfect name for your baby girl? Why not choose one that means dark — this name will […] names that mean dark Girl Names That Mean Black Updated: April 1, 2023 by Ashley Haugen From Lila to Ebony to Amaya and beyond, this list of girl names that mean black is ...
The Middle Ages, a Time When Women Really Had Girl PowerByline: By Mike HornbyWestern Mail (Cardiff, Wales)
Anne and Kenneth wereexpecting their second child, a baby girl. They had only agreed on two possible names, but they still had to agree on middle names, and possible nicknames. Anne and Kenneth’s little girl recently celebrated her second birthday, and her name is ...
Middle names have an interesting history. In Roman times, having more names indicated you had a higher social status. In the Middle Ages, Christian families often couldn’t decide between naming a child after a saint or a family member, so they went with both. And much later, a trend of...
The High Middle Ages were a period of incredible technological innovation, architectural design, and artistic production. Nevertheless, myths about the period’s backwardness and ignorance remain. Below is an excerpt from a book by medieval and Renaissance scholar Anthony Esolen on myth and fact about...
Sunny Park is a socially anxious girl obsessed with her favorite K-Pop band, Supreme Beat. She has one friend, Bailey and tries to be there as much as possible (to a fault) for her—even when it means quitting ballet which she loved. But when Bailey drags her to audition for her sch...
Home › Baby Girl Names › Baby Names › NancieNancie Updated: January 3, 2022 by MomsWhoThink Staff Nancie is a sweet classic baby name for girls. As a popular name in eras ranging from the Middle Ages to the Victorian period, Nancie has a notable place in popular culture. Nancie...
When women reach middle age that they are in fashion is something normal. Some ladies think that their ages need them to dress simple clothes, not fashionable clothes. Some are trying to get their youth back by wearing clothes designed foryoungerpeople. If you are a middle aged lady, you ...