Names

It's a familiar Minnesota name that you've likely seen many times, but dairy brand Land O' Lakes almost had a much different, and much more strange name.

Who named these cities and counties-- and what were they thinking?!?

There are many names that appear to be timeless and continue to be popular. Then, of course, there are other names that become less and less popular over time and are now in danger of going extinct here in Minnesota.

Minnesota may be the Land of 10,000 Lakes, but it's also the land of several risque-sounding names.

Do you have one of the most popular names here in the Land of 10,000 Lakes? We have new data from the Social Security Administration that can tell you for sure!

What's in a name? Well, a lot, apparently. And these are the names to avoid if you're looking for someone to date here in Minnesota.

The Land of 10,000 Lakes has a LOT of unique-sounding names. Some even sound kinda naughty!

If you know someone adding a little bundle of joy to their family here in Minnesota this year, there's a good chance they could be selecting one of these names.

But do you have one of the most popular last names here in the Land of 10,000 Lakes?

They're not necessarily naughty places, but their names sure make it sound that way...