26 Sept 2026
Let’s explore a world of names. And you can start speaking a new language in 3 weeks with Babbel 🎉. Get 20% OFF a Lifetime subscription ➡️ https://bit.ly/RobWordsSept

Our names aren’t normal. The structure of [first name] + [optional middle name] + [family name] is not how much of the world does it. Other cultures squeeze in extra information such as tribal names, ancestral villages, nicknames, and even grandparents’ names. Many don’t include a family name at all.

In this video, Rob explores naming conventions from across the globe. Places covered include Japan, Korea, Vietnam, China, Greece, India, Portugal, Spain, Iceland and Russia.

By the end of it, you may well be wishing your parents had called you something a little more informative!

[…]