And then there’s arguably the best of them all: Cal “Big Dumper” Raleigh, their slugging catcher who earned the nickname because … well, you can probably figure it out. As far as widely used nicknames ...

Linguists are uncovering how pet nicknames tap into deep patterns of phonetic play, emotional signaling, and even the evolutionary roots of human speech. Photograph By Jane Thompson What’s your dog’s ...

Once you've landed on a few nicknames that you love, check in with your mom to see which one is her favorite. We love a light, jokey nickname as a way to share your humorous bond. If your mom is a ...

A mum-to-be has shared her husband's unusual name choice for their baby but she isn't so sure about it so asked others for ...