A person was believed to live as long as their name lasted.

The name lasted only three years, however, before officially becoming Clayton.

Some names lasted just long enough to elicit a laugh.

This name lasted until 1942 when it was changed to Itaité.

Such a bridge was remarkable at the time, and the name has lasted since.

However, that name lasted for less than a year.

The name lasted until twenty million years ago, more or less.

You have to wonder whether either the names or the companies will last.

The name lasted for a while until which point they wanted their own post office.

This name only lasted a short time and they soon changed it to the "Premiers."