Once upon a time, a miniature feline predator prowled Australia’s underbrush on the search for unsuspecting birds, frogs, insects, and lizards. For several decades, this razor-toothed, pre-historic marsupial lion has been the subject of intense study among the paleontologists of Australia’s Riversleigh World Heritage Fossil Site (WHFS). However, this year, the extinct mini hunter has also caught the attention of animal name lovers. In honor of Sir David Attenborough’s tireless support of the WHFS, the species has been officially named Microleo Attenboroughi.
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Oddly-Named Towns in Each U.S. State
Estately.com looks at some of the most outrageous toponyms in the United States. Enjoy!
Preliminary Schedule for the ANS Conference in Austin, TX
The American Name Society is excited to share the 2017 Conference Schedule for the upcoming annual conference in Austin, TX, from January 5-8, 2017.
For more information about the conference and registration materials, please visit the conferences page.
Please note this schedule is preliminary and may be subject to minor changes.
Why Do We Have Middle Names?
In summary, middle names are “a way to keep family names going and thus preserve relationships,” but their history is more complex. Learn more about this onomastic component of identity.
Changing our Names
Why do we change our names? This article discusses some of the factors behind this monumental decision. ANS President Dr. Iman Nick is among the people interviewed and quoted in the article.
Behind the Chinese names of Western brands
International brands face naming challenges translating their brand names for different markets. Learn more about the creation of Chinese names for Western brands and one agency behind this.
What’s It Like These Days for Regular People Named Trump?
What about the regular Americans – those not related to the Republican presidential nominee – with the surname Trump? Learn what this election season has been like for them.
Trump Hotels Ditching Name For New Hotels
The election is impacting in names in many ways. In one instance, Trump Hotels is launching a new brand of hotels under a new name, Scion.
Onomastic Irony…
Registration opens for the 2017 ANS Conference, Austin, TX, January 5-8, 2017
Registration is now open for the 2017 ANS Conference in Austin, TX. The ANS conference will take place in conjunction with the Linguistics Society of American (LSA) Conference from January 5-8, 2017.
To register, you must join the ANS or renew your ANS membership.
Note that to renew your ANS membership, you will be redirected to the Taylor & Francis website where you will need to enter information from your renewal notice.
Once your membership is up to date, please fill out the ANS 2017 Conference Registration Form and send the form, along with payment, to ANS Treasurer Michael McGoff, as per the instructions on the form.
For more information about the ANS Conference and the LSA Conference, including rate and hotel information, please visit our Conference Page.