Storm Freya pounds the lighthouse at Porthcawl Point, in Brigend, Wales, on March 3 and 4, 2019. Bryn J Morgan | Shutterstock

Why naming storms is a risky business

Naming storms, streets or buildings is complicated because names are not just benign words. They are powerful cultural workhorses.
If there are a few girls named Noah, we’re not seeing any boys called Olivia. bernatets photo | shutterstock

How parents take more risks when naming girls than boys

Parents are more traditional and risk-averse in naming their sons because boys’ names continue to retain more cultural value than girls’ do.
Les parents choisissent tous un prénom qu’ils veulent tout aussi unique que leur enfant. (Minnie Zhou | Unsplash)

Prénoms : pourquoi choisissons‑nous tous les mêmes ?

Les prénoms choisis pour nos enfants suivent les tendances, comme toute autre expression culturelle. C’est une question de goût, mais aussi de changements sociaux.

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