Names

Names

Names (pronunciation: /neɪmz/) are a method of identification used to distinguish individuals, places, objects, and concepts. The study of names is known as onomastics.

Etymology

The English word "name" comes from the Old English nama, which is derived from the Proto-Germanic *namô. The word is related to the Old High German namo and the Gothic namo, all of which mean "name".

Types of Names

Names can be categorized into several types:

• Personal names: These are the names given to individuals and usually consist of a given name and a surname. In some cultures, there may also be a middle name or names.

• Place names: Also known as toponyms, these are the names given to specific geographic locations.

• Brand names: These are the names given to products, services, or companies.

• Scientific names: In biology, these are the names given to species of organisms in accordance with the binomial nomenclature.

Related Terms

• Mononym: A name consisting of a single word.

• Pseudonym: A fictitious name used by an individual as an alternative to their real name.

• Epithet: A descriptive term or phrase accompanying or occurring in place of a name.

• Nickname: A substitute for the proper name of a familiar person, place, or thing.

• Surname: The part of a personal name that is family-related.

• Given name: The part of a personal name that is individual-specific.

See Also

• Anthroponymy
• Toponymy
• Etymology
• Linguistics

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Names
• Wikipedia's article - Names

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