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🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Maddox, son of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, stops using his father's last name

Maddox, the eldest son of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, has stopped using his father's last name, opting to be known solely by his mother’s surname.

Feb 27 • 17:51 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Maddox, son of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, is the last to publicly renounce his father's surname

Maddox, the eldest son of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, has chosen to publicly drop his father's surname, joining his siblings in this decision.

Feb 27 • 15:48 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Maddox, son of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, is the latest to publicly renounce his father's surname

Maddox Jolie Pitt has publicly dropped his father's surname, further indicating the strained relationship between him and his father, Brad Pitt.

Feb 27 • 11:18 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Laura Grēviņa has changed her surname

Blogger and podcast creator Laura Grēviņa announced her surname change to Laura Londe through an Instagram post.

Feb 23 • 17:11 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

I realized that the fool was ... me

The article discusses the difficulties Danish media face in correctly pronouncing foreign names, particularly focusing on NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte's surname.

Feb 23 • 11:54 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Maya Hawke is no longer 'the daughter of': the consolidation of the young star who learned to live with her surname

Maya Hawke, now a recognized star in her own right, recently married indie folk singer Christian Lee Hudson in New York.

Feb 19 • 04:30 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Payment Calendar for the Rita Cetina Scholarship: What day will you receive 1,900 pesos based on your surname?

The payment calendar for the Rita Cetina Scholarship has been published, revealing that secondary school students will receive bimonthly payments of 1,900 pesos, with additional support for families with multiple students.

Feb 16 • 17:15 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Anne and Peter are (still) the most common names

The names Anne and Peter have topped the Danish name lists for the 14th consecutive year, with Nielsen continuing to be the most common surname.

Feb 16 • 07:37 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Operation Rufián: pros and cons of a leftist front with name and surname

This article discusses the implications of a potential leftist coalition in Spain, particularly in response to the rise of the far-right.

Feb 12 • 04:15 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

My lineage will die out in the male line; I asked my son to carry my surname, but I was unsuccessful even at the Constitutional Court

A father sought legal recourse to have his son carry on his surname but was unsuccessful at the Constitutional Court in Czechia.

Feb 11 • 13:30 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Died a virgin at 85 years old to preserve the family name

Stana Cerovic from Montenegro remained a virgin until her death at 85 to uphold her family's surname due to a medieval tradition.

Feb 11 • 11:50 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Do You Know When and How Surnames Were Given to Farmers in Vidzeme?

The article explores the historical context of surname assignment to farmers in Vidzeme, Latvia, particularly emphasizing an educational program marking this social transition initiated from 1822 to 1825.

Feb 11 • 08:46 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Saúl Monreal claims he is being sidelined due to his surname in seeking candidacy for governor

Saúl Monreal has claimed that he is being marginalized in his bid to run for governor of Zacatecas because of his surname, arguing that nepotism accusations unfairly affect his candidacy.

Feb 11 • 00:48 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Helsinki offers Pamela Anderson the surname change to Hyytiäinen

Helsinki has proposed that actress Pamela Anderson changes her surname to Hyytiäinen.

Feb 7 • 09:02 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Diplomatic Gaffe in Italy: Meloni Receives 'Husband' and New Surname in Protocol

An official document during a recent meeting with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni mistakenly referred to her as having a 'husband' and incorrectly spelled her surname, leading to an awkward situation for the U.S. delegation.

Feb 7 • 07:01 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Tonto Dikeh’s son finally adopts father’s surname

Andre, the son of actress Tonto Dikeh, has reconciled with his father Olakunle Churchill and adopted his surname following a public reunion.

Feb 7 • 00:13 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

I asked women if they would take their husband's last name after marriage and why, received thousands of responses

A man sparked a debate on social media by asking women whether they would or would not take their husband's last name after marriage, receiving thousands of responses.

Feb 5 • 16:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

People only just realising what their surname actually means

Many individuals are discovering the historical significance of their surnames and how they reflect familial heritage and occupations from the past.

Feb 5 • 10:10 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Sports

Giuliano Simeone opened his intimacy: 'The surname does not give you anything in football'

Giuliano Simeone discussed his personal journey and the challenges of being a professional footballer as the son of Diego Simeone in an interview with Jorge Valdano.

Feb 5 • 00:04 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The end of Yaya Evgenia 'without a surname': surviving the Holocaust and dying frozen by Putin with ice oozing from the walls

Evgenia Mijailovna Bezfamilnaya, an 88-year-old Holocaust survivor, was found frozen to death in her home in Kiev, symbolizing the severe winter crisis exacerbated by the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

Feb 4 • 23:06 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Sports

Giuliano Simeone revealed why he doesn't use his surname on the shirt and surprised everyone

In an interview, Atlético de Madrid forward Giuliano Simeone explained his decision to not use his surname on his shirt, stating he wants to carve out his own identity.

Feb 4 • 22:18 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Eduardo's ally adopts Bolsonaro surname and defends PL candidate against Tarcísio in SP

State Deputy Gil Diniz (PL-SP) has adopted the Bolsonaro surname, endorsed Flávio Bolsonaro's presidential aspirations, and challenged São Paulo Governor Tarcísio de Freitas by suggesting that the PL should present its own candidate in the state.

Feb 3 • 20:38 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Jorge Macri attacked Juan Grabois over 'ghost dining rooms': 'The business of poverty has a name and surname'

Jorge Macri criticized national deputy Juan Grabois for alleged nonexistent dining facilities and irregularities in food allocation during a government oversight of the city's food coverage system.

Feb 3 • 00:25 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Optional Separate Surnames for Couples: Prime Minister Takaichi Shifts to Legislation for 'Common Use'

The momentum for introducing an optional separate surname system for couples has waned as Prime Minister Takaichi's administration moves towards legalizing the use of maiden names as 'common use' while maintaining the current system of shared surnames.

Feb 2 • 12:22 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Our surname is Cox and there are 8 cute baby names we can never pick

A couple with the surname Cox shares eight baby names they feel will lead to bullying due to their last name.

Jan 15 • 10:34 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Taraba, like Gucci or Ferrari. Minister requests registration of his surname, also launched a podcast

Slovak Environment Minister Tomáš Taraba is seeking trademark registration for his name and his new project 'Teraz Taraba,' which features a distinct logo he has been using for the past year.

Jan 14 • 10:51 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Sports

Marcos Fis, the latest jewel of Spanish handball with a well-known surname: "My father insisted, he trained me in the park"

Marcos Fis, a promising Spanish handball player, reflects on his father's influence and rigorous training in local parks despite the sport's challenges.

Jan 13 • 22:02 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Sports

Son of Johannes B. Kerner Shines on the Gold Mission of the Men's Hockey Team

The German men's indoor hockey team aims for gold at the European Championship in Heidelberg, where one standout player with a famous surname captures attention ahead of the semifinals.

Jan 10 • 11:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

David Tennant: His Real Surname and the Reason He Changed It

David Tennant, born David John McDonald, is a well-known actor recognized for significant television roles, including 'Doctor Who', 'Broadchurch', and 'Good Omens', but it was his stage name that brought him fame.

Jan 9 • 11:20 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

The envelope from Delcy Rodríguez that Aldama keeps and the mysterious link between them: 'I’m going to take the Rodríguez surname haha'. 'Yes!!! You’re already in the family'

Investigations reveal a hidden connection between Venezuelan President Delcy Rodríguez and businessman Víctor de Aldama, suggesting deeper ties with Venezuela.

Jan 7 • 04:30 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

Adam Peaty: His former girlfriend stated he seems somewhat hypocritical about changing his name after the marriage to Holly Ramsay

Adam Peaty's ex-girlfriend, Eireannnaid Manro, accused him of hypocrisy regarding his name change following his marriage to Holly Ramsay, especially since he wouldn't let her give their son his surname.

Dec 30 • 19:26 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

Gordon Ramsay: His son-in-law changed his last name after marrying his daughter, Holly

Olympic swimmer Adam Peaty changed his surname to "Adam Ramsay Peaty" on Instagram shortly after marrying Gordon Ramsay's daughter, Holly.

Dec 30 • 10:50 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

UK's banned baby names - including important rule over surname

The article discusses the strict regulations surrounding baby names in the UK, highlighting banned names and rules regarding surnames.

Dec 30 • 03:01 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Swimmer Adam Peaty Takes His Wife's Surname After Wedding (Daughter of Gordon Ramsay)

Olympic swimmer Adam Peaty married Holly Ramsay, daughter of chef Gordon Ramsay, amidst personal family disputes, marking a significant personal shift by adopting his wife's surname.

Dec 29 • 17:22 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

The Bolsonaro surname, an advantage or a burden ahead of the Brazilian presidential elections in 2026?

The article discusses the implications of the Bolsonaro surname on electoral prospects for the upcoming 2026 presidential elections in Brazil, highlighting the emergence of a more moderate candidate from the family amidst support for an outsider alternative from classic right-wing parties.

Dec 28 • 04:45 UTC

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