baby names

Why Meghan Markle spells her name wrong

The correct form—’Megan’—is easily pronounced but it has been warped by the parents of the world who have gone wild with silent letters

More and more parents are naming their babies Tesla

Over the past few years Tesla, the electric-car maker, has emerged as one of the most innovative and valuable companies on the planet. And when stars and celebrities grab headlines, you can be sure their name will eventually show up in maternity wards. So we probably shouldn’t be surprised that parents in the U.S. have suddenly started naming their babies…

The power of Linden: Our distinctly Canadian baby names

Nothing screams Canuck like naming your newborn after a hockey player beloved by Vancouver fans

Mapped: Canada’s most popular baby names by province

Liams and Emmas are popping up across the land

Royal naming rights

William and Kate have to pick a baby name that will be both modern and historic. No pressure then.

All bets are on for royal baby names

Betting agencies all over the world are handicapping the possibilities: here’s a summary of the contenders