As a generation of Emilys enters adulthood, perhaps you’ve noticed the name in the air — and on TV, in film and in songs.
Category: Names, Personal
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When There’s No Word To Help Identify the Loss of a Loved One
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:After my sister died, I yearned for a word like “orphan” to name my new identity.
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Why Some Husbands Choose to Take Their Wives’ Last Names
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:Five men discuss their decision to change their surnames after marriage and some of the reactions they faced from friends and family members.
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The Strangest Names People Have For Their Partners
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:A dozen of our readers’ weirdest terms of endearment for and by their loved ones (and their origin stories).
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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Is Greater Than Any Basketball Record
The New York Times – Sports:His N.B.A. career scoring record has been broken, but his legacy of activism and his expansion of Black athlete identity endure.
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Don’t Call Me by My Real Name
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:As a sex worker, I had to set boundaries with clients that I sometimes couldn’t abide by myself.
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Real Estate Agent With Same Name as Golfer Is Invited to the Masters
The New York Times – Sports:Scott Stallings of Georgia was surprised to receive a formal invitation from Augusta National Golf Club. It was meant for a pro golfer with the same name.