What's in a name?

Article Abstract:

Many parents spend a considerable amount of time and effort selecting names for their children, and the process can become very egocentric. Names with an ancestral tie-in, names that are original, that make an intellectual statement or even names that are amusing are often chosen.

Psychological aspects

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No comfort; no joy: please

Article Abstract:

A man who believes Christmas should be celebrated less frequently considers spending the holiday in a country that does not celebrate Christmas. But as he appreciates a Christmas trolley ride, he concludes that he can tolerate the holiday after all.

Christmas

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Your chilblains my dropsy: they just don't name diseases like they used to

Article Abstract:

A humorous examination of disease names, now and throughout history, is presented.

Diseases, Communication in medicine, Medical communication

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