Editor’s note: The Mexican is taking the holiday week off, so this week’s column is a rerun of one of his favorites from 2007. Dear Mexican: How do Mexicans get such ridiculous nicknames from ...

Dear Mexican: How do Mexicans get such ridiculous nicknames from seemingly normal names? For instance, José becomes Chepe, Eduardo is Lalo, Gabriel becomes Gabi, and Guillermo devolves into Memo. I ...

Dear Chinita: The definitive study on this quirk remains Viola Waterhouse’s “Mexican Spanish Nicknames,” included in the 1981 anthology Linguistics Across Continents: Studies in Honor of Richard S.

If you're looking for some good Mexican dog names, from the cute and unique to badass and funny, this list has you covered! We've compiled over 275 different names appropriate for Mexican dogs (perros ...

What is it about the Spanish language that makes every word sound so timeless and romantic? These beautiful uncommon baby names for girls are no exception. Our editors have rounded up 50 pretty ...

From Spanish male and female dog names to ones inspired by Spanish food, you'll love all of the options we came up with. The ...

Choosing your baby boy's name is a challenge, mainly because there are so many sources to pick from. When it comes to ideas for baby boy names, you can borrow from a favorite literary character or ...

There’s no doubting the importance of a strong name in Mexican culture. Mexican names are a signifier of identity, often relating to religious, social, or familial ties. If you’re looking to honor ...