Names Around the World

March 30, 2025
Uncover the fascinating history behind common Scottish names and learn more about your rich Scottish heritage!
March 22, 2025
More and more people are naming their children according to what they find in their family trees. Names such as Sofie and Jakob have topped …
March 10, 2025
Learn more about how Swedish last names work, why they may change over time, and the meanings of Swedish surnames.
February 17, 2025
Ever thought about integrating names from your ancestry when naming your children? Learn about Welsh names (current and past) and their meanings.
January 10, 2025
If you ask any Brazilian what the most common last name in Brazil is, for sure the answer will be Silva. Silva, which in Latin means “forest…
September 20, 2024
Baybayin is an old writing script used in the Philippines before 1600. This script was used to write languages, such as Ilocano, Pangasinan,…
September 18, 2024
This old Philippine writing system of Baybayin is being revived to remember and honor the history, heritage, and culture of the Philippine p…
September 29, 2023
Want to know your Australian ancestors better? Learn about their names and get a glimpse into their lives and culture.
April 29, 2023
Names in Brazil are unique and often have a meaning related to their origin. Brazilian names have a huge diversity in the culture of Brazil …
December 9, 2022
Names define us as individuals throughout our lives. When it comes to names, naming conventions can vary from country to country. Let’s take…
January 11, 2021
“Is fearr Gaeilge briste, ná Béarla cliste.” The Irish proverb above translates to “broken Irish is better than clever English.” This prover…
August 20, 2020
What’s in a name? More than you might expect! Family names can hold clues to a family’s origin or family relationships, interests, occupatio…
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