The classic girls’ name, Mary, gets a new life when parents add a second name. Our expert shares how the tradition started and where it is most popular.

June 8, 2026 Forget Mary Jane. Bye, Mary Beth. The Double Name of the Moment Is ... The classic girls’ name, Mary, gets a new life when parents add a second name. Our expert shares how the tradition started and where it is most popular. READ MORE New Report Sheds Light on How Kids Are Using AI READ MORE Chris Hemsworth and His Family Tried to Board an International Flight. Staff Intervened READ MORE At 4 Months Postpartum, A Struggling Mom Walks Out the Door. What Happened Next READ MORE 4th Grade Teacher Shares Eye-Opening Classroom Discussion About Her Girlfriend READ MORE Watch: Young Boy Reunites With Lost Teddy Bear at the Airport READ MORE Interest in the Name ‘Billiam’ Is Rising. Could It End Up on Class Rosters in the Near Future? READ MORE Send us Feedback Follow us on Facebook More TODAY Newsletters Copyright © 2026 TODAY | 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10112 View in Browser | Manage Subscriptions | Unsubscribe | Privacy