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Monday, September 23, 2024

Colloque « La toponymie bruxelloise d’hier et de demain »

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« La toponymie bruxelloise d’hier et de demain »

 Le Brussels Studies Institute (BSI), EBxl (le réseau des études bruxelloises de l’ULB) et le CegeSoma/Archives de l’État (Centre d’Étude Guerre et Société) et la Société royale belge de géographie se sont associés en vue d’une publication portant sur la toponymie bruxelloise.

Base de données sur la toponymie bruxelloise

Une base de données reprenant l’ensemble des quelque 5 000 toponymes bruxellois (rues, avenues, ronds-points, chaussées, ruelles, impasses, tunnels, places, squares…) a été constituée, puis chaque toponyme a été catégorisé et brièvement décrit. Cette base de données constitue le socle de diverses analyses en cours sur la toponymie bruxelloise (aspects géographiques et topographiques, aspects historiques, contestations…). Cette première publication est le point de départ d’une perspective plus large.

Séminaire et publication

A l’issue d’un appel à contributions diffusé en mai dernier, 17 propositions sur la toponymie bruxelloise ont été soumises par une large diversité d’acteurs : chercheurs et chercheuses belges et internationaux.ales, administrations, société civile, centres d’archives…  Les propositions sélectionnées seront présentées par leurs auteurs lors d’un colloque organisé par le BSI, EBxl et le CegeSoma, qui se déroulera le jeudi 14 novembre et qui sera l’occasion pour les contributeurs de partager leurs approches. 

Cette rencontre débouchera, à terme, sur la publication d’un livre. Chaque chapitre sera porté par un.e premier.ère auteur.rice accompagné.e de plusieurs co-auteurs provenant de diverses universités, organisations et disciplines. Les auteurs et autrices se verront offrir l’accès à la base de données toponymiques et un appui cartographique ou infographique en vue de la rédaction de leur chapitre thématique.

Informations

Contact : iadine.degryse@ulb.be

Kent Place Names Conference 2024

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  • Kent History and Library CentreJames Whatman WayMaidstone, ME18 1LQUnited Kingdom (map)
This year's annual Kent Place Names Conference will be held at Kent History and Library Centre on the 19th October from 10.00am to 4.pm in conjunction with Kent Archives Service.

Programme

  • 10.00am Registration tea/coffee

  • 10.25am Chair to welcome

  • 10.30am – 11.00am Paul Cullen – Place-names of the Maidstone area

  • 11.00am – 11.30am John Death -Nettles,Gaps and Stumps: An Anglo-Saxon Estate in Meopham

  • 11.30am – 11.50am James Lloyd – The Devil in Kentish Countryside

  • 11.20am – 12.10pm Questions

  • 12.15pm – 13.15pm Lunch

  • 13.15pm – 13.45pm Abigail Lloyd – GIS, bergs and duns: A new approach to Kentish Hill-names in the national context

  • 13.45pm – 14.15pm Linda Taylor – Philip Symonson’s 1596 map: A new Description of Kent

  • 14.15pm – 14.35pm Questions

  • 14.35pm – 15.05pm Nigel Price – Huguenot surnames in the Canterbury area

  • 15.05pm – 15.35pm Paul Cullen – Kentish surnames; some patterns and puzzles

  • 15.35pm – 15.55pm Question and CLOSE

 

Refreshments

Tea & Coffee will be provided on arrival

Lunch is not provided at this event so please make your own arrangements.

Location

Kent History and Library Centre, James Whatman Way, Maidstone, ME18 1LQ

Saturday, September 21, 2024

Naming No Man’s Land: Postcolonial Toponymies

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Overview






This book is a practice-based exploration of the politics and poetics of replacing colonial placenames with Indigenous ones. From a horizon of case-studies in Western Australia, the study develops a lively dialogue with international critical toponymy theory and with older etymological approaches to place renaming and legitimation. The author shows how renaming raises fundamental questions of meaning, reference and cross-cultural equivalence. 

Recognising the ‘sense of place’ values that accrue to placenames, Carter argues that placenames have a creative as well as discursive function: they are talking points that bring places into being. For this reason, to decolonize toponymy involves a postcolonial poetics. Naming No Man’s Land argues for a practical, community-shaped toponymic poetics that escapes from the binarist logic of imposition/erasure, showing that, when the principle that ‘places are made after their stories’ is followed, new creative mechanisms of co-existence can emerge. A must read for anyone engaged in postcolonial studies, creativity studies, cultural geography, sociolinguistics, historical ethnography, eco-criticism, environmental humanities, (Australian) Aboriginal studies, and related disciplines.


Onomastique, société et identité culturelle en Lusitanie romaine (ADOPIA I)

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Jonathan Edmondson et Milagros Navarro Caballero, éd.

Les études de l’onomastique d’un certain nombre de communautés civiques de différents statuts et de diverses régions de la province offrent de nouvelles pistes pour comprendre la transformation juridique, sociale et culturelle de la Lusitanie sous la domination romaine. L’ouvrage illustre les processus de métissage et d’interculturalité, y compris la survie à l’époque romaine de l’onomastique indigène et d’organisations supra-familiales, qui ont eu lieu dans chaque région de l’Empire romain, dont la province de Lusitanie offre un exemple significatif à travers son onomastique.

Friday, September 20, 2024

Webinar "Most Surnames come from Somewhere"

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Most Surnames come from Somewhere 


September 2024 webinar

The September webinar from the Guild of One-Name Studies is with Howard Benbrook, our President, here is what Howard said:

Whereas many surnames like Shepherd and Baker have origins in the occupation of their original bearer, there are many others whose origin is, sometimes surprisingly, in a very specific place.  

Whilst knowing the geographic origin of a surname will not, in itself, help determine a family history, the historical location of a surname can be enormously helpful in focusing research.” 

The webinar features England and Wales only, but will hopefully inspire researchers to explore surnames from other parts of the world using some of the strategies and techniques gleaned from this webinar.

About the speaker:

Howard served as the bookstall manager for many years, and was a familiar face at many genealogical events where he represented the Guild.  Howard had previously served as Guild Chairman, before becoming a Vice President in 2011, a position he held until July 2022 when he was appointed by the Trustees as President of the Guild of One-Name Studies.

Howard family was resident in the East End of London, where they’d been living since approximately 1750. In order to tackle a Benbrook brick wall, the Benbrook One-Name Study was born and you can read about it HERE.

About the Webinar

7.30pm BST on Wednesday 25 September. The webinar is available FREE of charge to both members and non-members, but registration is Essential, please do share to others that might be interested. To register for the event click HERE. The session will be recorded.

Wednesday, September 18, 2024

British Placename Mapper

 link  Congratuations to OS Award Winner: British Placename Mapper, by Robin Wilson.



This tool lets you visualise British place names that match certain search terms on a map.

Search terms can be used to match anywhere in the name, at the beginning or end, exactly, or using a regular expression.

Hover (tap on mobile) over a marker on the map to see its name. Click the copy button at the bottom to share your searches with others.

Try these examples: various endingsriver namesnorth vs south.

Friday, September 13, 2024

North Ronaldsay Place Names Walk

 The "North Ronaldsay Place Names Walk" event will be on Friday 27th September:



Toponyms as a means of expressing identification, location, possession, belonging, division, and respect for peoples’ cultures

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11-13 Settembre, Palazzetto Mattei, Roma



La Società Geografica Italiana ha il piacere di informare che

dall’11 al 13 settembre 2024 presso la sede di Palazzetto Mattei in Villa Celimontana, Roma

si terrà il Simposio Scientifico Internazionale organizzato da

United Nations Group of Experts on Geographical Names / Romano-Hellenic Division

L’accesso ai lavori è riservato a coloro che hanno provveduto alla registrazione

XVII Jornada d'Onomàstica

«Onomàstica i repoblació. Toponímia i antroponímia de la Marina».

8 i 9 de novembre del 2024



Seu Universitària de la Nucia (divendres)

Casa de la Cultura de Tàrbena (dissabte)

https://www.avl.gva.es/xvii-jornada-onomastica-de-lavl/

La Nucía

UA - Universitat d'Alacant / Universidad de Alicante

Centre d'Estudis de la Repoblació Mallorquina

Wednesday, September 11, 2024

XXe colloque d’onomastique (jeudi)


Responsables scientifiques : Stéphane Gendron, Pierre Larrivée, Stéphane Laîné 

La notion de mythe en onomastique recouvre un champ sémantique très large. Elle offre aux chercheurs de multiples angles et approches au cœur des différentes disciplines concernées par la recherche sur les noms propres : toponymie, anthroponymie, onomastique littéraire... Nous entendons ici par mythe toute forme de construction imaginaire transmise par une tradition, consignée par l’histoire ou par la transmission orale. 

La Normandie offre aux onomasticiens un terrain d’étude d’une très grande richesse. Les différentes strates linguistiques y ont joué un rôle majeur : anthroponymes et toponymes sont les témoins d’une grande variété de langues et de phénomènes migratoires de grande ampleur, qui continuent de susciter de nombreux travaux. L’onomastique normande est aussi très présente en littérature, depuis les chroniqueurs et les auteurs du Moyen Âge jusqu’aux romanciers modernes, en passant par la littérature populaire ou la littérature de jeunesse. 

La Société française d’Onomastique (SFO) a pour but de favoriser l’avancement de la science dans le domaine de la toponymie et de l’anthroponymie. Les colloques bisannuels de la SFO sont organisés à chaque fois en partenariat avec une université française. Pour son colloque de 2024, la SFO a sollicité le partenariat de l’université de Caen Normandie. L’organisation de ce colloque associera donc le CRISCO et la MRSH, avec le soutien de la Région Normandie et de la Fabrique de patrimoines en Normandie.

Le XXe colloque d’onomastique (mercredi)



Responsables scientifiques : Stéphane Gendron, Pierre Larrivée, Stéphane Laîné

La notion de mythe en onomastique recouvre un champ sémantique très large. Elle offre aux chercheurs de multiples angles et approches au cœur des différentes disciplines concernées par la recherche sur les noms propres : toponymie, anthroponymie, onomastique littéraire... Nous entendons ici par mythe toute forme de construction imaginaire transmise par une tradition, consignée par l’histoire ou par la transmission orale. La Normandie offre aux onomasticiens un terrain d’étude d’une très grande richesse. Les différentes strates linguistiques y ont joué un rôle majeur : anthroponymes et toponymes sont les témoins d’une grande variété de langues et de phénomènes migratoires de grande ampleur, qui continuent de susciter de nombreux travaux. L’onomastique normande est aussi très présente en littérature, depuis les chroniqueurs et les auteurs du Moyen Âge jusqu’aux romanciers modernes, en passant par la littérature populaire ou la littérature de jeunesse. La Société française d’Onomastique (SFO) a pour but de favoriser l’avancement de la science dans le domaine de la toponymie et de l’anthroponymie. Les colloques bisannuels de la SFO sont organisés à chaque fois en partenariat avec une université française. Pour son colloque de 2024, la SFO a sollicité le partenariat de l’université de Caen Normandie. L’organisation de ce colloque associera donc le CRISCO et la MRSH, avec le soutien de la Région Normandie et de la Fabrique de patrimoines en Normandie.

Tuesday, September 10, 2024

Research grant for the project “Greek divine onomastics and the functioning of polytheism in Asia Minor”

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The Scuola Normale Superiore announces a selection, based on work to date and interview, for 1 research contract as part of the research project “Greek divine onomastics and the functioning of polytheism in Asia Minor”.The contract is co-funded by the University of Toulouse, among the research theme “Divine Onomastics in Asia Minor”. The selected researcher will focus on Greek epigraphic material in Asia Minor to collect divine names (theonyms and epithets), record them in the MAP (Mapping Ancient Polytheisms) database and study them as a key to access both the communication strategies between the human and the divine spheres and the structuring of pantheons. The applicant will develop innovative methodologies in the field of Digital Humanities. His/her research will be presented at workshps and conferences, one of which will be organised in Pisa; several scientific publications are planned. 

Duration of the contract: 1 year 

Gross remuneration, inclusive of all taxes: € 25.000 

Deadline for applications: September, 27th at 04:00 PM (Italian time) 

Information about the selection procedure can be found below. Applicants are advised to read the official announcement (Bando) and to follow exclusively its detailed instructions should they decide to apply. 


REQUISITES 

The selection procedure is open to applicants who have completed a PhD in disciplines related to Ancient sciences or History of religions. Applicants who have completed the aforementioned degrees abroad may also apply, if that degree is recognized as equivalent to the corresponding Italian degree. Knowledge of English and French languages is also required to carry out the research activity.

Monday, September 9, 2024

II international Conference "Sociolinguistic, Ethnolinguistic, Poetic, and Cultural Studies of Onomastic Units"

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Dear professors, lecturers, doctoral students, and master's students of higher education institutions!

In accordance with the order No. 16 of the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Innovation of the Republic of Uzbekistan, dated January 18, 2024, Namangan State University invites you to the II International Conference 'Socio-linguistic, Ethno-linguistic, Poetic, and Cultural Studies of Onomastic Units,' which will be held on October 24-25, 2024.

Namangan davlat universitetida  joriy yilning 24-25-oktyabr kunlari “Onomastik birliklarning sotsiolingvistik, etnolingvistik, lingvopoetik, va lingvokulturologik tadqiqi masalalari” mavzusidagi II-xalqaro ilmiy-amaliy anjuman o'tkazilishi rejalashtirilgan.


ANJUMAN SHO‘BALARI:
1.  Onomastikaning nazariy masalalari.
2.  Onomastik birliklarning sotsiolingvistik va  etnolingvistik tadqiqi.
3.  Onomastik birliklarning lingvopoetik tadqiqi.
4.  Onomastik birliklarning lingvokulturologik tadqiqi.
5.  Onomastika va boshqa fanlar hamkorligi hamda integratsiyasi.
6.  Onomastikani o‘qitish metodikasi masalalari.

Anjuman tili: o'zbek, qirg'iz, qozoq, turk, tojik, rus va ingliz tillari. 

Ilmiy-amaliy anjuman to‘plamida maqolalar 2024-yil 5-oktyabr kuniga qadar qabul qilinadi.
Elektron pochta: onomastika66@mail.ru
Telefonlar: +99894 154 15 47; +99899 321 55 25; +99894 279 80 80.


Alois Nazarov (1961-2023)

 I do not understand how I could miss this sad news... I was in contact with him in 2022... and thought that he was OK...


On the evening of January 14, 2023, at the age of 61, we lost a beloved friend and colleague, Alois Nazarov - teacher of German, onomastician, historian, publicist, and a true enthusiast of nature and knowledge.

There are people whose mere presence enriches our lives. Alois was one such person, like a kindred flame, bringing warmth and light to everyone around him. A lover of nature, both wild and domestic animals, and the only expert in onomastics in the country, his interests spanned geography, history, local lore, and photography. His curiosity knew no bounds—crosswords, puzzles, and logic games were just a few of his passions, always seeking challenges that were anything but easy. He even took part in the television show Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?

Alois was born on October 14, 1961, in the city of Uralsk into a family of teachers. In the late 1960s, his family moved to Volgograd, and two years later to Almaty, a city cherished by his parents. In 1978, he graduated with honors from Secondary School No. 55 and entered the German Language Faculty of the Almaty Pedagogical Institute of Foreign Languages, from which he graduated successfully in 1983. Even as a student, Alois developed a passion for scientific research. He worked in various universities across Kazakhstan and held positions at the Kazakh Academy of Sciences. Over the years, he also worked as a freelance journalist, publicist, and historian. He founded the website Planet of Names and Surnames in 2006, dedicated to the origins of names, family histories, and cultural genealogies across the world.

His website, www.Alnaz.ru, is an extensive resource that offers rich insights into the history and culture of Almaty—its monuments, architecture, and notable figures. Each page or publication is the result of meticulous research, demonstrating Alois’s dedication to uncovering and preserving knowledge.

Alois’s academic journey began in 1979. His research spanned many areas, including anthroponymy, the history of onomastic studies, sociolinguistics, and the local history of Almaty. His primary focus was on personal names and surnames, particularly those of the German population in Kazakhstan, as well as the names of Ural Cossacks and the diverse ethnic groups residing in Almaty. From 2003, he published three annual volumes on anthroponymy and wrote his own monograph. He also participated in scientific conferences and prepared two dictionaries of names.

Alois had an encyclopedic knowledge of Almaty, its architecture, and its historical figures—often more than one could find in Wikipedia. He always had a unique perspective, supported by archival evidence or first-hand accounts, and his wit, humor, and use of quotes from his favorite comedians added a spark to every conversation. His sharp observations and love for photography will forever remain in our memories.

He was a kind, inquisitive, and generous soul. His friends affectionately called him “The Genius” or “The Walking Encyclopedia.” He was a lover of geography and history, and his curiosity knew no limits. Whether it was a casual conversation or a serious academic inquiry, Alois always provided thoughtful advice, backed by solid sources.

In his free time, Alois enjoyed intellectual games, and many of us found ourselves inspired by his deep and expansive knowledge. He was also an avid outdoorsman, a lover of mountain tourism. As he once wrote, “During my hiking career, I completed 11 treks from Almaty to the shores of Issyk-Kul, and the number of weekend hikes is beyond counting—probably close to a thousand.”

His keen observation led him to write numerous articles and publications, including pieces on the Merke River, edelweiss flowers, Tian Shan bears, and the Charyn River. His website Northern Tian Shan Chronicles is filled with educational and insightful articles.

Alois’s father, Ilya Fedorovich Nazarov, was a World War II veteran, historian, and educator. Captured near Kharkov, he endured the horrors of concentration camps in Terezin, Mauthausen, Gusen, Wiener Neustadt, and Ebensee, before being liberated on May 5, 1945. Ilya Nazarov authored several documentary works, including Hello, Andrei, Everything Remains in Memory, and The Court is in Session, all of which can be found on a personal website Alois created in his father’s memory.

Alois also had an impressive photo archive, filled with the most vibrant and significant moments from various events. He never missed a gathering, always following up with detailed, insightful publications, including works on General-Governor Kolpakovsky, Paul Gourdet, and Andrei Zenkov, among others. His trip to India in August 2008 resulted in a fascinating series of articles on the country.

Alois was a man of many talents, and there are endless stories to tell about him. He found joy in the successes of others, read Erich Maria Remarque in the original German, and could passionately debate the quality of a translation.

Together with his mother, Lidia Mikhailovna, Alois cared for birds, street animals, and the environment around him. It’s hard to find the words to express the sorrow of losing someone so good and kind. The world may seem the same, but without him, something vital is missing.

As one friend said while bidding farewell to Alois: “He was always curious, always eager to explore beyond the horizon, choosing the most interesting, thorny, and challenging paths.”

The editorial team extends its deepest condolences to the family and friends of our esteemed colleague, dear friend, and talented companion. We are grateful to everyone who reached out and supported his family in this difficult time. Farewell, dear Alois—you will forever live in our hearts.

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Saturday, September 7, 2024

SPNS Autumn Conference 2024


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SPNS Autumn Conference 2024 – 2 November 2024 – Online, via Zoom

AUTUMN CONFERENCE

Saturday, 2 November 2024
Online, via Zoom

The next SPNS Conference will be on Saturday 2 November 2024. It will  be online via Zoom. It will start at 10.00 and finish at 15.45.

More details soon!

CALL FOR PAPERS

In line with the Society’s objectives to advance and encourage the study of Scotland’s place-names, the Committee is issuing a call for papers to fill an open lecture slot at the next SPNS online conference on Saturday 2 November 2024. 
 
Timing for all presentations will be strictly limited to a maximum of 25 minutes, with a further 5 minutes allocated to questions and answers.  Please bear this in mind when structuring your proposal.
 
Titles should be sent, along with an abstract of 150 words, to committee@spns.org.uk The deadline for submissions is 25  September 2024. The Committee will consider all applications and respond shortly thereafter.

Friday, September 6, 2024

Group photo from the 28th ICOS Congress

 Nearly 250 researchers from all continents participated in the congress, and 180 presentations were held, 8 of which were poster presentations. The presentations addressed names from many languages and cultures, such as Sami languages, Estonian, Ukrainian, and Japanese. The focus was not only on personal and place names but also on internet names, product and company names, and many others.


Goodbye, Helsinki - Hello, Vienna !!!

XXe Colloque d’Onomastique


 

SociÉtÉ française d’onomastique

(Paris, Archives nationales)

en partenariat avec l’

Université de Caen Normandie

ainsi que le soutien de la Région Normandie et de la Fabrique de patrimoines en Normandie

XXe Colloque d’Onomastique

Caen -  11-13 septembre 2024

THÈMES

1 - Les mythes en onomastique

2 - Richesse onomastique de la Normandie

Télécharger le programme du XXe Colloque >>>

Télécharger l'affiche du XXe Colloque >>>

VISIOCONFÉRENCES

Mercredi 11 & jeudi 12 septembre 2024

à l’université de Caen Normandie, Amphi de la MRSH
Lien pour la visioconférence :  https://www.youtube.com/@CRISCO-Unicaen/streams

Vendredi 13 septembre 2024

à l’Abbaye aux Dames
Lien pour la visioconférence : https://youtube.com/live/TWcW9ZXfImM?feature=share