Names
When your face matches your name
If you have a name that matches your face, you are more likely to win votes if you are a politician, and gain approval in general says new University of Otago research. Audio
Name regret
A Uk survey's found a fifth of mothers regret the names they gave their children. Audio
Symbolic sounds
Consumer history is littered with product names that have been lost in translation. Now there's something else for people naming new products to worry about! Work in the field of sound symbolism by… Audio
PIMA disgusted at 'racist' Australian league commentary
An Australian sports journalist says a lack of education and effort from high profile commentators is to blame for butchered pronunciation of the names of Pasifika rugby league players. Audio
Olivia and Oliver Most Popular Baby Names Again
Olivia and Oliver have topped the list of the country's most popular names for babies - again. Olivia's regularly in the top two and Oliver has been the number one choice for the last three years. But… Audio
When bad baby names go too far
Bad baby names such as Royahl or Superintedent are rejected every year, but hundreds of NZ parents also have second thoughts and change their baby's name before it becomes a toddler.
Name that species
If you discover a new species, say a new bird or a mollusc, how do you go about finding a decent name for it that nobody's ever used before?! Te Papa vertebrate curator Dr Colin Miskelly has been… Audio
Gary out of favour
Where have all the Gary's gone? The name has fallen out of favour. There are others whicvh are in vogue though. Audio
Daves
The Independent newspaper reports that Britain is run by men named Dave. America is run by Johns. Men named John run more big companies in the U.S. than women do. Audio
Baby names beginning with Z are in
Around 65 thousand babies were born in New Zealand last year and according to the latest top ten, the perennial favourites - Charlotte, Olivia, Oliver, Jack and James, all features once again. Audio
Names, Shapes and Faces - long
This longer web-only story explores University of Otago research looking at whether names fit particular shapes and faces Audio
