Some names are more than just a moniker; they're a connection to the past. Linka Wintersteen's name is like that. She remembers seeing a photo of her great-grandmother. "And she kind of has curly hair ...

Scandinavia, which includes the Nordic countries Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland and Iceland, has a treasure trove of truly gorgeous baby names. If you have Scandinavian heritage or simply want to ...

The Scandinavian country of Sweden boasts many strong, Nordic baby names—and many of those baby names have been rising the charts here in the U.S. If you’re looking for a name that’s been popular in ...

Whether it's through Frozen, How to Train Your Dragon, or Vikings, Viking culture has surged in popularity over the past 10 years, with monikers like Olaf and Astrid becoming household names. The ...

Tracing your family history can be a rewarding task. Family names are an easy way to identify with a religion, ethnicity or historical place you come from, no matter how watered down your lineage ...