Using a last name as a first name is more popular among baby boys, but that doesn't mean girls can't join in on the fun - ...

Have you noticed an uptick in parents using last names as first names, especially with boys? If so, then you've identified ...

With Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in office and Komeito out of the ruling coalition, the move to introduce a system allowing married couples to choose separate surnames has taken a huge step backward ...

When Sophie was pregnant, it was her partner who suggested giving their daughter her surname. "My partner is more traditional than me generally, and I was surprised that he was so comfortable to have ...

In some cultures, your surname is viewed as your family's history and legacy. Not changing hers meant honouring this, says Canberra woman Yimin Qiang. "I won't change my last name after I get married, ...

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Who’d have kids? Pregnancy and childbirth are no walk in the park, and then you have the issue of naming your baby. First names are ...

As in much of the world, children in China typically inherit their father’s surname. This was once a defining characteristic of the country’s traditional patriarchal family structures, which greatly ...

Plus why Prince William's family doesn't use the official surname CHARLES was crowned king after the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth II. He is often referred to as HRH, His Majesty and simply King ...