Siegfried, meet Ahmet: German weather systems get makeover
Inclusive name representation, like the introduction of names like Dragica and Goran for weather systems in Germany, is a great way to...
Judge me by my name do you? The symbolism behind Baby Yoda’s name
Choosing names for characters can require just as much thought as naming children. https://theconversation.com/judge-me-by-my-name-do-you...
Radio Interviews: Moment of Truth on ELMNT FM with David Moses and Kitchener Today with Brian Bourke
Following our piece for The Conversation on "How to get someone’s name right if it’s unfamiliar to you," we were invited to several radio...
What Scots Call Their Snowplows
We spend a lot of time talking about how important it is to take people's names seriously. Here's a fun look at creative names for...
Transgender teen on why ‘deadnaming’ Elliot Page is harmful
This article explains to kids what deadnaming is and why you should not do it. https://www.cbc.ca/kidsnews/post/transgender-teen-on-why-d...
Hundreds of thousands of Ontario's islands, lakes, beaches don't have names. Here's why
If you want to have something named after someone (even yourself) you better make sure the person has left a lasting legacy and has been...
What’s in a Name? So Much More Than I Knew
The relationship between our names, how we see ourselves and how other see us can change throughout our lives. Many children of...
Paul Gale Comedy: Why Starbucks Spells Your Name Wrong
This comedy bit explores the idea of an antagonistic Starbucks employee who intentionally messes with people's names as a way to exercise...
How to get someone’s name right if it’s unfamiliar to you
We are excited to share our recommendations on how to treat names respectfully in our first article for The Conversation. Read, share and...
What's in a name? How a government project forced surnames on Inuit
It often takes a long time for people to gain sufficient strength and confidence to effectively resist oppressive name policies....