Eagle columnist Mitchell Chapman writes about his decision to keep his first name when he was adopted more than 20 years ago.

(Please send your questions to Miss Manners at her website, www.missmanners.com; to her email, [email protected]; or ...

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.

A concerned friend struggles with a pregnant friend’s unconventional and potentially damaging baby name choices.

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

"For some reason, Cindy will hear a word she thinks sounds pretty and think it will make a great name for her daughter, regardless of the meaning of the word." ...

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips.

In 1985, Belgian psychologist Jozef Nuttin identified what is known as the name-letter effect. His studies determined that people showed a preference for those whose name contained some of the same ...

In today’s Dear Abby, a desperate friend says her pregnant pal keeps suggesting names like “Chlamydia,” “Bidet” and “Cliché” for her baby girl, and no one in the family seems to mind.

If you're traveling internationally, carrying a simple phone that doesn't store personal information can be a smart move when entering the US. Palash has been writing about technology (and ...

The Department of Public Health and Social Services reminds the community that programs under is Bureau of Economic Security have updated contact numbers and email. The Supplemental Nutrition ...