This piece originally ran on jewishcurrents.org. Ashkenazic Jews were among the last Europeans to take family names. Some German speaking Jews took last names as early as the 17 th century, but the ...

Over the last 100 years, there have been decades at a time when a baby name holds the top spot for most popular — ahem, Michael. Of these super popular names, many held their own for so long that they ...

November babies can find inspiration in the month's rich palette of golden hues, natural beauty, and festive beginnings.

Biblical names have been popular for centuries. Be it a boy or girl Old Testament has names for everyone regardless of gender. Old Testament girl names like Esther, Sarah and Naomi are popular ...