History is one of the best sources of inspiration if you’re looking for names that are uncommon but long established. Saints, an array of people from different eras and cultures, are an especially fun group of historical figures when it comes to their names. From ancient Syrian hermits to 17th century Italian nuns, there are…
Finding personal connections to historical figures can create wonderful educational opportunities. The Little-Known Heroes series of books is a great way to introduce children to heroes that are worthy of recognition, but rarely highlighted in textbooks. The authors wanted little readers to see real life heroes who may or may not look like them and…
Episode #46 – In honor of Black History Month, Jennifer and Mallory discuss names inspired by iconic Black Americans and the history of naming in the Black American culture. We also report on the current celebrity baby news and take your questions on names and naming. Names mentioned in this episode: Martin, Coretta, Rosa, Crispus,…
Episode #31 – Our guest is Kevin Stroud, attorney and host of The History of English Podcast. We talk about English naming, and what happened in the year 1066 to change both the English language and English names, many of which we still use today. We also discuss how and why it was necessary to…
Episode #27 – Mallory and Jennifer celebrate Women’s History Month by discussing some names of iconic women from the past and present. We also cover the current celebrity baby news and take listener questions on names and naming. Transcript Names mentioned in this episode: Tiago, Nesta, Hawk, Rami, Mahershalalhashbaz, Willem, Xochitl, Gloria, Florence, Clara, Sojourner, Alva, Clementina, Ada, Lochlyn, Carter and more! To keep up on amazing women who made…
