The English language is evolving. In the Trumptionary posts (part 1 and part 2) the Chronicle of Higher Education discusses words we’ve coined based on Trump’s name and some of the things he has said this election season.
A 16-year-old British girl earns £48,000 helping Chinese people name their babies
A British teenager founded Special Name, a website to help Chinese families find the best “English” name for their newborn child. This is one of a few such websites dedicated to helping this onomastic issue.
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If you enjoy reading about names, we encourage you to join the ANS and share your name news with us!… Read More
5 Baby Names Inspired by Broadway’s Hamilton
Considering the popularity of the Broadway musical Hamilton, we aren’t surprised to see interested in “Hamilton” as a baby name. Theater Mania talks to BabyCenter CEO Linda Murray about which other names from the musical might climb the charts.
About Names: From ancient Irish roots to Renée Zellweger’s Jones, a history of the name Bridget
Dr. Cleveland Evans writes about names for the Omaha World-Herald. This recent column explores Bridget.… Read More
Play the Google Feud “names” category
Can you guess what Google will fill once you start typing in the search bar? There is a category devoted entirely to names. Test your knowledge, Family Feud style.
11th International Conference of the Asian Association for Lexicography (ASIALEX), Guangzhou, China, June 10-12, 2017
The 11th International Conference of the Asian Association for Lexicography (ASIALEX 2017) will be held at Guangdong University of Foreign Studies (GDUFS) in Guangzhou, China from the 10th to the 12 of June 2017. This conference will mark the 20th anniversary of ASIALEX. For inquiries regarding paper submission requirements and registration procedures, use the following email address: asialex2017@126.com.
About Names: Cameron journeys from the Highlands to Hollywood
Dr. Cleveland Evans writes about names for the Omaha World-Herald. This recent column explores Cameron.… Read More
Reminder: Apply for Open ANS Officer Positions
Open Executive Council Positions for January 2017:
- Member-at-Large
- Information Officer
To apply for one or both of these positions, please complete and return the ANS 2017 Application Form and email it to Dr. I. M Nick (mavi.yaz@web.de). The application deadline has been extended until October 1st, 2016.
Why we change our names
About 22,000 Canadians change their names each year. This article about changed names, discusses the many issues behind an individual’s decision to go through this bureaucratic process. The author interviews both Diane Dechief, former vice-president of the Canadian Society for the Study of Names, and Dr. Iman Nick, president of the American Name Society.