Today, hurricanes in the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico are named by rotating alphabetical lists of 21 ...

I have an unusual, “made-up” first name. Nowadays it’s common ... but I’m in my 60s, so it wasn’t common growing up.

Anthropologist Christopher Bae has recently suggested we add two new species of ancient human to our family tree. The plans break the conventions for how species should be named – but Bae argues the r ...

I only correct the pronunciation if I expect to see that person again. This way, I’m not constantly feeling rude by correcting everyone.

A lot of thought goes into picking baby names in Japan. Not only do parents have to pick how the name will sound, but also how it’ll be written, since the Japanese language’s system of kanji ...

The coastal village of Staithes in North Yorkshire may be known for its stunning views - but how to pronounce it often brings about confusion.

A recent study from Unscramblerer.com found the most mispronounced words in the U.S. based on frequent internet searches for ...

Over 300,000 people searched for help pronouncing "gyro" alone, while that fancy meat and cheese board "charcuterie" ...

Vanessa Pifer’s husband was complaining about how much he “hates” his name when his mom revealed its unexpected origins.

Addressing a largely progressive crowd at a rally for the likely next mayor of New York City, the centrist governor, Kathy ...

The post You’ve Been Saying “Marriott” Wrong And The Chairman Of The Board Of Marriott International Explains The Proper ...