Is Amelie A Popular Name?

Is Amelie A Popular Name? This favorite among French girl names has been gaining notice here thanks to the charming 2001 French film Amelie; it entered the American popularity list in 2002 and is now solidly established in the Top 1000. Is Amelie a rare name? Amelie has climbed the charts a few hundred positions

Is Cockney Rhyming Slang Dying Out?

Is Cockney Rhyming Slang Dying Out? (CBS News) Rest in peace, Cockney rhyming slang. Apparently Britons no longer know the “dickie birds” (words). According to a new poll, the whimsical dialect associated with London’s working class is dying out – replaced by non-rhyming expressions inspired by youthful jargon and text message shorthand. What part of