The arrival of the Europeans also brought an influx of new names—the names of Kings and Queens were often commemorated by the colonising powers in the christening of 'new' lands, and so were the names of prominent figures given the task of establishing 'civilisation' in the New World. (So...
Girl Names Lists Girl names are the subject of the lists on this page. Browse lists of baby girl names both classic and unusual, ancient and newly-invented. The lists here collect girl names that fit every taste and style, from Bible Names for Girls to Badass Princess Names, Greek Goddess...
While it's hard to keep track of all of the new bands names these days, it's equally hard to forget the name of a city that you already know. Rock groups use this trick all the time and name their group after towns, cities, countries or other real places. It's...
No, the name of this City of London street, which runs between Godliman Street and Addle Hill just to the south of St Paul’s Cathedral, has nothing to do with the TV series of the 1980s starring David Hasselhoff (although there is a very tenuous connection – more on that in a momen...
26. Hedwig.This rare German girls’ name meaning “battling female warrior” has been used as a given name since the Middle Ages and was the name of several German queens. The name has a long history in literature and was most recently featured in theHarry Potterseries as Harry’s snowy ...
Family names are essential rather than official orders. So Kings and Queens of royal families are more than welcome to change the names of their family whenever they please. Royal families have used several surnames throughout history. If you have one of thefollowing unique last names hiding in...
name Philip with two ls, the name Philipmeans "lover of horses."The popularity of the name Philip in the last decades of the 20th century may have been influenced by one of the most well-known royals in the world—Prince Philip, the husband of the beloved Queen Elizabeth II of England....
There’s no scientific proof of this, but given that two of the three most famous Queens of England were named Elizabeth, there’s a good chance that’s true. Queen Elizabeth II is the longest-reigning monarch in the history of the British Royal Family, and many royal and royal-adjacent...
Unusual, rare, unique, and uncommon baby names are more plentiful than ever, as parents turn place names, nature names, surnames, and words into names. We've organized these unusual names of all kinds into lists to make your search easier. In this category you’ll find lists of Unique Pl...
The society exists to bring together persons who share a common interest in pictorial inn signs and pub names generally. The Society provides a forum for the exchange of information and encourages further research.