Invented Names Past and Present: From Vanessa to Iridessa
Dec 29, 2024
By Angela Mastrodonato, Upswing Baby Names With names, as with other subjects, once I learned my assumptions were wrong, I was put in my place. Pre-kids, I was a name-snob who openly expressed disdain for invented names, grouping all invented names with experimental spellings, and modern word-play creations such as...