Marina Semyonova
Dr. Cleveland Evans writes about names for the Omaha World-Herald. Today’s column explores Marina.
About Names: Marina, a global name thanks to martyrs
Month: April 2015
About Names: All about ‘Sarah’
Sarah Michelle Gellar
Dr. Cleveland Evans writes about names for the Omaha World-Herald. Today’s column explores Sarah.
Name of the Year Nominations
To nominate a name, send:
- nomination name
- short justification of the nomination
to Prof. Evans at cevans[@]bellevue.edu
Nominations are judged based on their
- linguistic innovation
- ability to capture national attention
- demonstrated potential to influence language use.
REMEMBER: Popularity or notoriety of the person, place, or thing named isn’t important.
The ANS also selects sub-categories winners:
1.) Fictional names: names of characters in movies, film, music, literature; can also include names of works.
… Read More U.S. Board on Geographic Names’ 125th Anniversary Celebration
The U.S. Board on Geographic Names invites you to celebrate its 125th anniversary, with a one-day symposium about geographic names: Traditions and Transition.
Friday, September 18, 2015; U.S. Library of Congress, Washington DC
The symposium will be followed by an open house and special exhibit from the U.S. Library of Congress.… Read More