Recently, angry demonstrators armed with banners rallied in front of the Consulate General of Japan. What was the fight over? If you ask the protesters, they would probably answer history, culture, identity, and corporate bullying. At the center of the firestorm is the name of a cute, little, yellow, red cheeked…uh…critter named Bei Ka Chiu aka Pikachu. If Nintendo has its way, this beloved figure will be known the world over Pei Ka Yau in Cantonese.
International Interdisciplinary Conference on Lexicography, Paris, France, December 1-2 2016
From the 1st to the 2nd of December 2016, an international interdisciplinary conference on lexicography will be held in Paris, France. Visit the website for more information (in French) about this event.
3rd International Lexicography Symposium, Eskişehir, Turkey, November 3-4 2016
From the 3rd to the 4th of November 2016, the 3rd International Lexicography Symposium will be hosted in Eskişehir, Turkey. The deadline for abstract submissions in the 1st of July 2016. Visit their website for more on the topics of interest, guest speakers, and registration.
Tokelau tops country domain name list
Any idea what the most popular country domain name in the internet is today? If you guessed the United States, Germany, or India, you’re way off base. With more than 31 more registered addresses the most popular toponymic domain name is…Tokelau. Never heard of it? Learn what Tokelau has what so many other nations don’t.
Cattle Brand Names at the Canadian Society for the Study of Names
At the recent meeting of the Canadian Society for the Study of Names / Société canadienne d’onomastique in Calgary, Alberta, Dr. Carol Lombard delivered the keynote address on her doctoral research about cattle brands in Montana.
The Sioux Nickname Is Gone, but North Dakota Hockey Fans Haven’t Moved On
In 2012, after a seven-year battle with the NCAA, the North Dakota men’s hockey team finally acquiesced and officially changed their team name to the “Fighting Hawks”. The North Dakota voters overwhelmingly supported the name change. However, as a quick look in the stands of a hockey game shows, diehard fans have remained resistant to the change. The team’s older name, The Fighting Sioux, remains stubbornly popular among many team fans.
About Names: What’s so great about Alexander?
Dr. Cleveland Evans writes about names for the Omaha World-Herald. In honor of the this year’s Tony Award nominations, we are revisiting the name Alexander.… Read More
About Names: Irish nickname ‘Liam’ on international rise
Dr. Cleveland Evans writes about names for the Omaha World-Herald. This week’s column explores Liam.… Read More
Prepare for the 2017 ANS Conference: Information about Austin
The 2017 annual conference for the American Name Society will be held in the city of Austin, Texas. If you want to know more about what this city has to offer (besides outstanding lectures on names and naming), you can read all about the metropolis and native Austinites.
My Name, My Identity
“Did you know that mispronouncing a student’s name negates the identity of the student? This can lead to anxiety and resentment which, in turn, can hinder academic progress.”
My Name, My Identity helps build positive school culture and promotes respect of students and families.