Introduction

Everyone has a name. It's an important part of our identity. But names can also have meanings that reveal our culture and history. Neil and Beth discuss this and teach you some useful vocabulary.

This week's question

What was the most popular name for baby girls in the UK last year. Was it:

a) Florence?
b) Olivia? or,
c) Amelia?

Listen to the programme to hear the answer.

Vocabulary

typical
containing the most usual features of a particular type of person or thing; a good example of that type

mass migration
historical movement of large groups of people from one geographical area to another

pull the threads
(idiom) investigate deeper into something to reveal the hidden connections behind it

anglicised
changed to appear or sound English

(can't) be bothered
(don’t) make the effort to do something

tricky
difficult to manage; requiring careful use

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