Tag Archives: names

From Model T to Mustang: Car Names

Posted on November 23, 2011 by

One of the recurring premises of Amaze-ing Words Wednesday is that names matter to us. I’ve covered our own personal names, town names, and rock band names. Today we’re looking at the names of cars. The first mass-produced car was … Continue reading →

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Town Names: Welcome to Hell

Posted on September 28, 2011 by

In a former post, I talked about the importance of our own names. But today, I want to highlight fascinating names of towns around the good ol’ U.S.A.  While only two people are typically involved in naming a child, I … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: What’s in a Name?

Posted on June 22, 2011 by

“What’s in a name? A rose by any other name would smell as sweet.”  – William Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet It’s a beautiful line from an amazing play, but is it true? Would we still be talking about these star-crossed lovers … Continue reading →

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