We are thrilled to present the latest issue of Beiträge der Jubiläumstagung "50 Jahre Österreichische Namenforschung", celebrating five decades of the Austrian journal dedicated to name research. This special edition brings together an impressive collection of contributions from leading scholars in the field, each exploring diverse dimensions of onomastics across Central Europe and beyond. These articles delve into both historical foundations and future perspectives, showcasing research that underscores the importance of names in understanding cultural, linguistic, and social identities.
Featured Articles
Peter Ernst offers a concise history of publications from Österreichische Namenforschung, reflecting on the journal's evolution and its role in Austrian onomastic studies.
Wolf-Armin Frhr. von Reitzenstein explores Blätter für oberdeutsche Namenforschung, a foundational journal in Southern German name research.
Albrecht Greule discusses the implications of migration, popularization, and digitalization on naming practices, providing a thought-provoking assessment of contemporary trends.
Thomas Lindner presents a progress report and future perspectives on the Historisch-Etymologische Lexikon der Salzburger Ortsnamen, a project invaluable for historical and etymological research on Salzburg’s place names.
Gerhard Rampl and Elisabeth Gruber-Tokic share insights from their citizen science project Flurnamenerhebung im Bundesland Tirol, which gathers and documents local field names in Tyrol.
Wolfgang Janka introduces place name research projects led by the Commission for Bavarian Regional History, underscoring the enduring importance of regional onomastic studies.
Hubert Bergmann provides a study on the pronunciation of Austrian family names, addressing orthoepic considerations in the context of cultural identity.
Nicolas M. Jansens and Harald Bichlmeier present the project Sprach- und Kulturdynamik in einer Frontiergesellschaft, exploring linguistic and cultural dynamics in medieval Northeast Bavaria and West Bohemia.
Dieter Kremer offers a sketch of family names in Chemnitz, shedding light on their etymology and historical significance.
Marietta Calderón delves into onomastics within German-speaking Romance studies, discussing interdisciplinarity and current research desiderata.
Ulrike Thumberger examines how proper names in Austrian songs contribute to the construction of national identity, offering a unique cultural perspective.
Margarete Platt traces field names in Vienna and its surroundings from the Middle Ages to the present, capturing their historical and cultural evolution.
Martin Hannes Graf discusses the perspectives of place name research in Switzerland, highlighting recent advancements and future goals.
Simone Berchtold Schiestl introduces the Familiennamenatlas der Deutschschweiz, mapping family names in German-speaking Switzerland and touching on their relationships with Romance-speaking areas.
Márta Müller investigates street-naming conventions in the Ofner Bergland, providing an insightful look into urban onomastics.
Kitti Hauber explores sociocultural aspects of German family names in the Carpathian Basin during the 18th century.
Martina Piko-Rustia documents oral Slovenian geographical names in Carinthia, discussing challenges of transcription and standardization.
Heinz-Dieter Pohl examines the intertwined Slovenian and German naming traditions in Carinthia/Koroska, celebrating a millennium of shared heritage.
Emanuel Klotz presents a model for determining the probability of interpreting borrowed toponyms, with examples from the Slavia Tirolensis region.
Each of these articles brings a fresh perspective on the evolving field of onomastics, demonstrating the discipline’s relevance in understanding language, migration, and cultural dynamics in contemporary society. We invite readers to engage with this rich array of studies and celebrate this milestone issue, marking fifty years of contributions to Austrian name research.
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