Taboo Names

This was originally posted on March 23, 2012 Today I read a comment about Natalie Portman’s baby, Aleph, which pointed out a spelling mistake in a newspaper article, (they had called the baby ‘Adelph.’) The commenter went onto say that they might as well have replaced the ‘e’ for an ‘o’ and called him Adolph.… Read More

Greyson – Popular Baby Name Of The Future?

This was originally posted on May 16, 2010 As you no doubt are likely to know, Greyson Michael Chance is the YouTube sensation of the moment. Propelled to viral internet fame by his cover of Lady Gaga’s “Paparazzi,” Greyson has since appeared on the Ellen show and has been dubbed the next Justin Bieber. With… Read More

Introducing: Captain Fantastic

This was originally posted on November 3, 2008 The world’s longest name now belongs to a 19-year-old graduate from the UK, formerly known as George Garratt, as reported by “The Telegraph.” His new name, following an official change by deed pole last week, is Captain Fantastic Faster Than Superman Spiderman Batman Wolverine Hulk And The… Read More