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Have you ever wondered where your last name came from and what it means? And why did your parents choose the name that they gave you? There's all sorts of interesting stuff to learn about names:

• Names and Naming
• Last Names
• What's the Difference Between How and Howe?
• What Does Your Last Name Mean?
• Given Names
• Nicknames
• Creating Unusual Names, Past and Present
• Borrowing Famous Names
• African American Names
• John and Margaret: Universal Names
• Books You May Find Helpful
• Cool Websites