Names, Personal – Page 3

Emily Was a Popular Name in the ’90s. Now Its in More TV, Film and Music

As a generation of Emilys enters adulthood, perhaps you’ve noticed the name in the air — and on TV, in film and in songs.

By Emilia Petrarca

After my sister died, I yearned for a word like “orphan” to name my new identity.

By Kyleigh Leddy

Five men discuss their decision to change their surnames after marriage and some of the reactions they faced from friends and family members.

By Rachel Simon

A dozen of our readers’ weirdest terms of endearment for and by their loved ones (and their origin stories).

By Miya Lee and Daniel Jones