The American Name Society Welcomes Its New President: Dr. Brandon Simonson

 The American Name Society (ANS) is pleased to announce that Dr. Brandon Simonson has been elected as the organization’s new President. His election took place during the General Business Meeting at the 2025 ANS Annual Meeting this past February. A long-time and active member of the ANS, Dr. Simonson previously served as Information Officer and Vice President, and now brings his energy, vision, and deep scholarly commitment to this new role.

Dr. Simonson is a scholar of ancient languages and biblical studies, currently teaching at the School of Theology. He holds a PhD from Boston University, an MA from Tel Aviv University, an MDiv from Vanderbilt University, and a BA from Luther College. His academic trajectory reflects a profound engagement with the languages and cultures of the ancient Near East and Egypt.

His research interests center on the onomastics and legal traditions of the ancient world, particularly as they pertain to individual and family identity in multicultural contexts. Of special focus in his work is the corpus of Aramaic and Demotic legal documents from Elephantine, an island that once hosted a diverse and dynamic community in the First Millennium BCE. His work explores how names, laws, and social practices on Elephantine and elsewhere reveal the deeper dynamics of life in ancient Israel, Egypt, and Mesopotamia.

Dr. Simonson is the author of several influential publications, including:

• "Theophoric Aramaic Personal Names as Onomastic Sequences in Diasporic and Cosmopolitan Communities," in What's in a Divine Name? Religious Systems and Human Agency in the Ancient Mediterranean (De Gruyter, 2024),

• "On the Aramaic Onomasticon in the Cuneiform Text Corpus," in BAF-Online: Proceedings of the Berner Altorientalisches Forum (University of Bern, 2020),

• And his PhD dissertation, Aramaic Names from Syro-Mesopotamian Texts and Inscriptions: A Comprehensive Study, which offers an authoritative resource on personal names from a wide variety of ancient sources.

In addition to his teaching and research, Dr. Simonson also serves as Thesis Coordinator at the School of Theology, where he guides graduate students through the rigorous process of scholarly writing, from STM theses to doctoral dissertations.

The ANS is delighted to welcome Dr. Simonson to his new position as President. His interdisciplinary expertise, international perspective, and dedication to the advancement of onomastic studies make him exceptionally well-suited to lead the Society into a new chapter. We look forward to the initiatives and insights his presidency will bring.

Congratulations, Dr. Simonson!

Wanted: Post‑doc to Teach Machines to Read Historical Names

 Overview

La Rochelle Université is seeking a Post‑doctoral Researcher in Computer Science, specializing in Historical Handwritten Text Recognition (HTR). The position offers the opportunity to develop and refine systems for handwriting recognition in historical documents, leveraging machine learning, deep learning, and textual analysis.

Roles & Responsibilities

The post-doc will tackle tasks such as:

• Developing models to recognize and transcribe historical scripts

• Training neural networks to read proper names and place‑names in archival documents

• Contributing to cultural heritage digitization and enhancing access to naming data hidden in handwritten paleographic records

A strong computational background is expected, including proficiency in Python, neural network frameworks, and preferably some experience with corpus linguistics or onomastic datasets.

Importance of Named Entities

This project places named entities - personal names, place names, and institutional names - at its core. Accurate transcription of names is notoriously challenging in historical contexts: variant spellings, diacritics, and archaic orthography complicate the recognition process. Successful output hinges on robust models that can handle:

• Ambiguous or low‑resolution name forms

• Rare or archaic surnames and toponyms

• Contextual clues to help disambiguate between homographs

Why It Matters

• For onomastics: The project advances automated extraction of proper names from handwritten manuscripts, feeding valuable data into linguistic, genealogical, and historical research.

• For digital humanities: It supports large‑scale transcription projects in archives and libraries, unlocking naming data embedded in centuries‑old documents.

• For named‑entity research: It demonstrates how machine learning can aid name studies across time - extracting, normalizing, and linking names accurately.

Funding & Timeline

The position is currently advertised by La Rochelle Université in France. As of three weeks ago, the official application window is open. Interested candidates must hold a PhD (completed or near complete) in Computer Science, AI, Computational Linguistics, or a related discipline.

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✅ Why Onomasticians Should Care

If you're interested in:

• Improving name recognition in historical corpora

• Working at the intersection of computing and name‑studies

• Applying your expertise in anthroponymy or toponymy to real datasets
  this post‑doc offers a unique bridge between AI and onomastic scholarship.

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🌐 How to Follow & Apply

• Check the EURAXESS portal for full details and deadlines (Job ID: 358464) 

• Prepare a CV highlighting any work on named‑entity recognition, paleography, or computational name processing

• Submit your application via La Rochelle Université’s channel as indicated in the posting

Let me know if you’d like help crafting your motivation letter - including how to emphasize your work on proper names in the project context.

From Local to Global: Preserving Toponymy to Safeguard Local Language and Culture

Moderator : Riris Mutiara Paulina Simamora, S.Pd. M.Hum. (Universitas Buddhi Dharma) Keynote Speech: Dr. Fajar Erikha (BRIN)

Die Geschichte der Herkunft Ihres Nachnamens - Was bedeutet das wirklich?

Was verrät dein Nachname über dich – und über die Menschen, die vor dir lebten?In diesem 55-minütigen Dokumentarvideo tauchen wir tief in die Geschichte unserer Nachnamen ein: von mittelalterlichen Berufen über Herkunftsorte, Vatersnamen und Spitznamen bis hin zu Zwangsänderungen, Migration und digitaler Identität. Erfahre, warum Namen wie Müller, Schneider, Schmidt, Roth oder Da Vinci mehr erzählen als du denkst – und wie dein eigener Name ein Spiegel deiner Herkunft sein kann.Mit historischen Beispielen, kulturellen Vergleichen und emotionalen Geschichten beleuchtet dieses Video die verborgene Kraft eines scheinbar alltäglichen Wortes. 🔍 Ob du Schwarz heißt oder Weiß, Klein oder Stark, Yildiz oder Nowak – dieser Film hilft dir, deinen Namen neu zu verstehen. Und vielleicht ein Stück von dir selbst. ➡️ Jetzt ansehen, verstehen und weiterdenken. ⏱️ Kapitel & Zeitmarken: 00:00 – Du kennst deinen Nachnamen – aber kennst du auch seine Geschichte? 00:17 – Einleitung: Namen als Echo der Vergangenheit 03:12 – Teil 1: Der Ruf der Ahnen – Warum Nachnamen mehr als nur Worte sind 08:38 – Teil 2: Als Namen geboren wurden – Der mittelalterliche Ursprung unserer Nachnamen 14:10 – Teil 3: Der Klang der Arbeit – Wenn Berufe zu Familiennamen wurden 20:09 – Teil 4: Söhne der Väter – Patronymie, Clan und Macht 26:02 – Teil 5: Woher du kommst – Ortsnamen und die Macht der Herkunft 31:38 – Teil 6: Die Farbe des Gesichts – Spitznamen, Aussehen und Charakter als Name 37:12 – Teil 7: Namen im Wandel – Von Zwang, Migration und Selbsterfindung 42:08 – Teil 8: Wer sind wir heute? Der Nachname als Spiegel der Erinnerung 45:12 – Abschluss

Preserving the Past: The List of Historic Place Names in Wales

 Did you know that Wales has a dedicated effort to protect and promote its historic place names? Thanks to the work of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales (RCAHMW) and the Welsh Government, the List of Historic Place Names is helping to ensure that the rich linguistic and cultural landscape of Wales is not lost to time.

📖 What Is the List?

Curated by Dr James January-McCann since 2017, the List contains over 700,000 place names drawn from more than 1,500 historic sources. This remarkable resource helps safeguard names that reflect the heritage, stories, and identity of communities across Wales.

The project was launched in response to growing concerns about threats to traditional place names, which are often at risk due to modernization, urban development, and changing naming practices.

🎯 Three Main Purposes

The List serves three essential functions:

1. Raising awareness of the historical and cultural value of Welsh place names and encouraging their ongoing use.

2. Creating a permanent record of names, so even if they fall out of everyday use, their history is preserved for future generations.

3. Supporting local authorities in naming and renaming roads and developments by ensuring they consider historically rooted names.

🗣 Bringing the List to You

One of the strengths of this initiative is its community engagement. Dr January-McCann offers talks - free of charge - in Welsh or English, tailored to the place names and linguistic heritage of your local area. These presentations not only explain the list's significance but also collect new, locally used names that may not yet be recorded.

Whether you're part of a historical society, a school group, or simply interested in the language of the land, this project offers a fascinating window into the naming patterns of Wales.

Visit historicplacenames.rcahmw.gov.uk to explore the database or contact historicplacenames@rcahmw.gov.uk for more information or to arrange a talk.

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This initiative beautifully illustrates how onomastics can serve as a bridge between past and present, reminding us that place names are not just labels, but living links to the people and stories that shaped the land. 

You can access our List of Historical Place Names, containing over 700,000 names from the 2nd century onwards here: https://zurl.co/mBeDs

Your Onomastic Research: A Call for Papers from Onomástica desde América Latina

 

Call for Papers: Thematic Dossier

There is an increasingly evident intersection between onomastics and the linguistic landscape (LL), understood as the visible display of written language in public spaces, including road signs, shop names, graffiti, billboards, memorial plaques, menus, and advertisements. Though underexplored, this convergence reveals how names - especially toponyms (place-names), ergonyms (names of businesses, institutions), and even anthroponyms (personal names used publicly, such as street names or honorary plaques) - serve as key elements of public discourse and linguistic identity.

In multilingual contexts, LL studies have demonstrated how names help signal power relations, cultural memory, or linguistic coexistence. For instance, a bilingual street sign in Welsh and English, or a commercial zone in Barcelona where Catalan and Spanish shop signs co-exist, are not just functional - they embody historical, political, and sociolinguistic narratives. This makes the LL a rich and dynamic canvas for collecting real-life material that reflects how names are used, contested, or transformed in society.

It is therefore increasingly untenable to analyze the LL of any given locality without considering onomastic elements. These names occupy highly visible spaces and encode values, identities, and historical trajectories. At the same time, researchers in onomastics can find in the LL a living field site that goes beyond archival sources, offering access to contemporary usage, spontaneous naming practices, and sociolinguistic layering.

This thematic dossier invites researchers to submit articles that explore how onomastic elements function within linguistic landscapes, including but not limited to:

• Toponyms and ergonyms in urban signage

• Commercial names (crematonyms) and their stratified distribution

• Multilingual naming practices in public space

• Official vs. unofficial names in contested areas

• Historical evolution of place-names as seen in street nomenclature

• The role of personal names in commemorative landscapes

Through these contributions, the dossier aims to illuminate the potential of this interdisciplinary dialogue and advance the understanding of names as both linguistic and spatial phenomena.

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Ainiala, T. y Vuolteenaho, J. (2006). How to study urban onomastic landscape? Acta onomastica, XLVII, 58–63.

Bagna, C. y Machetti, S. (2012). LL and (Italian) menus and brand names: A survey around the world. En C. Helot, M. Barni, R. Janssens, & C. Bagna (Eds.), Linguistic Landscapes, Multilingualism and Social Change (pp. 217–230). Peter Lang.

Edelman, L. (2009). What’s in a name? Classification of Proper names by language. En E. Shohamy y D. Gorter (Eds.), Linguistic Landscape. Expanding the Scenery (pp. 141–154). Routledge.

Fernández Juncal, C. (2024). Paisaje lingüístico y crematonimia: la estratificación social de los nombres comerciales. Philologia Hispalensis, 38(1), 49–68.

📢 LLAMADA DE ARTÍCULOS – DOSSIER TEMÁTICO

Onomástica y paisaje lingüístico: una convergencia necesaria

Cada vez es más evidente la intersección entre la onomástica y el paisaje lingüístico (PL), entendido como el conjunto de manifestaciones escritas visibles en los espacios públicos: señales viales, rótulos comerciales, placas conmemorativas, grafitis, menús o carteles publicitarios. Aunque esta interrelación ha sido poco explorada, revela cómo los nombres - en particular los topónimos, ergónimos (nombres de comercios, instituciones) e incluso antropónimos (nombres personales presentes en espacios públicos) - son elementos clave del discurso social y lingüístico.

En contextos multilingües, los estudios sobre PL muestran cómo los nombres transmiten relaciones de poder, memoria cultural y convivencia lingüística. Un ejemplo clásico es la señalización bilingüe en galés e inglés en Gales, o los escaparates comerciales en catalán y español en Barcelona: más allá de su función práctica, comunican narrativas históricas y sociolingüísticas.

Por ello, no es posible analizar un paisaje lingüístico sin tener en cuenta los elementos onomásticos, que ocupan lugares muy visibles y reflejan los valores, identidades e historias de las comunidades. Al mismo tiempo, el PL se convierte en un campo fértil para la investigación onomástica, ofreciendo materiales vivos que van más allá de los repertorios tradicionales.

Este dossier temático invita a investigadores a enviar artículos que analicen cómo los nombres propios se integran en el paisaje lingüístico, abordando temas como:

• Toponimia y ergonimia en la señalética urbana

• Nombres comerciales y su distribución estratificada

• Prácticas de denominación multilingüe

• Nombres oficiales y no oficiales en zonas en disputa

• Evolución histórica de la nomenclatura urbana

• Antropónimos en monumentos y placas conmemorativas

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📢 APPEL À CONTRIBUTIONS – DOSSIER THÉMATIQUE

Onomastique et paysage linguistique : une convergence nécessaire

L’intersection entre onomastique et paysage linguistique (PL)  - l’ensemble des inscriptions visibles dans l’espace public comme les panneaux, enseignes, graffitis, menus ou affiches - devient de plus en plus pertinente. Bien que rarement étudiée, cette convergence montre que les noms, qu’il s’agisse de toponymes, d’ergonymes (noms de commerces, d’institutions) ou même d’anthroponymes (noms personnels utilisés publiquement), jouent un rôle central dans le discours linguistique et identitaire.

Dans les sociétés multilingues, le PL met en évidence des dynamiques de pouvoir, de mémoire collective ou de cohabitation linguistique. Pensons, par exemple, à la signalisation bilingue en Bretagne (français et breton), ou aux noms commerciaux en catalan et espagnol dans les rues de Valence : ils incarnent des récits historiques et sociaux aussi bien que des usages quotidiens.

Analyser un paysage linguistique sans considérer ses composantes onomastiques serait ignorer une partie essentielle de la communication publique. Inversement, le PL offre aux chercheurs en onomastique un terrain vivant pour observer les usages contemporains des noms dans leur contexte naturel.

Ce dossier thématique invite les chercheurs à soumettre des contributions qui explorent la présence des noms propres dans le paysage linguistique, en abordant des sujets tels que :

• Toponymes et ergonymes dans l’espace urbain

• Noms commerciaux et hiérarchisation sociale

• Pratiques de dénomination multilingue

• Noms officiels vs. noms populaires dans les espaces contestés

• Évolution historique de la toponymie urbaine

• Usage public des anthroponymes dans les lieux de mémoire

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📢 CHAMADA DE ARTIGOS – DOSSIÊ TEMÁTICO

Onomástica e paisagem linguística: uma convergência necessária

A interseção entre onomástica e a paisagem linguística (PL)  - entendida como o conjunto de inscrições visíveis nos espaços públicos: placas de rua, letreiros comerciais, cartazes, grafites, cardápios, monumentos, entre outros -  torna-se cada vez mais evidente. Embora ainda pouco explorada, esta convergência revela como os nomes - especialmente os topônimos, ergônimos (nomes de instituições ou empresas) e antropônimos (nomes pessoais visíveis no espaço público) - são fundamentais para o discurso social e linguístico.

Em contextos multilíngues, a PL reflete relações de poder, identidades culturais e convivência de línguas. Exemplos incluem a sinalização bilíngue em regiões galegas da Espanha, ou a presença simultânea de português e mirandês em placas no norte de Portugal. Essas formas visuais de linguagem vão além do funcional e expressam narrativas sociais e históricas complexas.

Assim, torna-se indispensável considerar os elementos onomásticos na análise da paisagem linguística. Por outro lado, o PL oferece um campo rico de observação e coleta de dados para os pesquisadores da onomástica, revelando usos atuais e espontâneos que escapam aos repertórios tradicionais.

Este dossiê convida pesquisadores a enviar artigos que analisem como os nomes próprios se manifestam na paisagem linguística, tratando de temas como:

• Toponímia e ergonímia em contextos urbanos

• Nomes comerciais e suas implicações sociais

• Práticas multilíngues na denominação pública

• Conflitos entre nomes oficiais e populares

• Evolução da nomenclatura urbana ao longo do tempo

• Antroponímia em placas e monumentos públicos

SNSBI Launches Its New “Name Stories” Series with a Spotlight on a Remarkable Surname

 SNSBI Launches Its New “Name Stories” Series with a Spotlight on a Remarkable Surname

The Society for Name Studies in Britain and Ireland (SNSBI) has just launched an exciting new initiative - Name Stories - designed to uncover the linguistic, historical, and cultural roots behind some of the most distinctive surnames in Britain and Ireland. And what better way to begin than with the fascinating name Attenborough?

Written by Peter McClure, Honorary Professor (Name-Studies) at the University of Nottingham, the inaugural entry explores the origins, development, and enduring legacy of the surname famously borne by Sir David Attenborough, the renowned naturalist and broadcaster, and his brother, the late Lord Richard Attenborough, actor and director.

🏰 A Place, A Person, A Legacy

What makes Attenborough particularly noteworthy is that it is a monogenetic surname - a term used to describe surnames that likely trace back to a single ancestral line. In this case, that lineage leads us to a small village in Nottinghamshire, Attenborough, which is the only place in England with that name.

Although the village had a very small population during the period when surnames were forming (13th–14th centuries), there is no doubt that the surname derives from this location. The earliest reference to the place appears in the late 12th century as Adingburg, meaning the stronghold or manor (‘burh’) of a man named Adda.

By around 1200, the place-name began to be used as a surname. A particularly early bearer, John de Addingburgh, is recorded in 1352 as a baker in Nottingham. Over time, the name evolved phonetically, and it wasn’t until the 16th century that the modern pronunciation Attenborough became common.

🔎 More Than Just a Name

Beyond etymology, this first Name Story provides a compelling reminder of how language, geography, and identity intersect, showing how even a small, obscure village can leave a lasting mark through a surname known worldwide today.

Interested readers and name enthusiasts can dive deeper into the Attenborough surname by reading the full entry here.

Stay tuned for more Name Stories from SNSBI - each revealing the hidden narratives behind the names we know, carry, or encounter every day.

Place names in Scotland, yesterday, today, tomorrow | Rhind Lectures 2025

Humans have always had a fascination with the origins and meanings of place-names, a fascination which in our own civilisation we can trace at least as far back as the Old Testament. The systematic study of place-names in Scotland goes back several centuries, and this lecture will introduce some key figures in its evolution. The lecture will conclude with an overview of the present state of the discipline and its future trajectory. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  The Rhind Lectures 2025, “Scotland's Place-Names” are presented by Dr Simon Taylor. Livestreamed and recorded by the Society at Augustine United Church. Sponsored by Ordnance Survey.  ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  The Rhind Lectures 2025:  Place-names make a unique contribution to our understanding of how we humans have interacted with our environment over the centuries. They afford us a rare glimpse into the minds of those who coined them – their concerns, their priorities, their perceptions of the world, both physical and spiritual. Place-names also have much to teach us about languages, living and dead, and about their societal and political context. They are constantly evolving, acquiring new layers of significance, at the same time helping shape our identity and sense of belonging. The Lecturer:  Dr Simon Taylor is Reader in Scottish Name Studies at the University of Glasgow. He has worked in the field of Scottish place-names since the early 1990s, and has published widely on the subject, including several in-depth regional surveys. One of the founding members of the Scottish Place-Name Society in 1996, he is now its honorary Preses. He was editor of the Journal of Scottish Name Studies from its inception in 2007 until 2020. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  Support Us The Society is grateful for our thousands of Fellows across the globe whose support enables us to make these event free and open to all. If you're interested in being part of this network and supporting a charity that has actively supported the study and enjoyment of Scotland’s past for over 240 years, visit our Join Us page for more information about the benefits of becoming a Fellow: https://www.socantscot.org/join/ Want to keep up to date with our public-facing events and opportunities? Sign up to the Society's free public e-newsletter and receive updates direct to your inbox: http://eepurl.com/iNb-M-/

OPEN ACCESS: Proceedings of the 4th International Symposium on Place Names

 OPEN ACCESS: Proceedings of the 4th International Symposium on Place Names 2017 - "Critical toponomy: Place names in political, historical and commercial landscape".

Download (free) here: https://lnkd.in/dxvpfMSb or access via the DOI: https://lnkd.in/dRRHefB7.

🏞️ SPNS Autumn Conference 2025: Exploring Scotland’s Place-Names

 The Scottish Place-Name Society (SPNS) invites all to join its upcoming Autumn Conference, scheduled for 8 November 2025 – and this year, it's going fully online via Zoom, making it more accessible than ever.

This annual gathering is a key event for anyone passionate about Scotland’s rich toponymic heritage. Scholars, local historians, linguists, and place-name enthusiasts are encouraged to mark their calendars for a day of engaging talks and shared insights into the history, language, and culture embedded in Scottish place-names.

📣 Call for Papers

In keeping with its mission to promote the study of Scotland’s place-names, SPNS is currently accepting proposals for presentations. Contributions may focus on any aspect of Scottish toponymy and should be 30 minutes in total (including Q&A).

If you have a research project, case study, or discovery related to Scottish place-names, the committee invites you to submit an abstract or brief summary to conference@spns.org.uk no later than 31 August 2025. Notification of acceptance will be sent after 3 September 2025.

Stay tuned for further details regarding registration and the conference programme, which will be announced in due course on the official SPNS website.

➡️ Feel free to share this announcement with colleagues, students, and place-name aficionados across the globe!

What can Name & Place do for me?

Genealogist Jean-Marc Bazzoni sits down with Paul to discuss their thoughts on recording your genealogical and historical research data and why Name & Place can help you in this.

Colloqium "Valencian Surnames: Documentation, Evolution, Distribution and Etymology"

 

📅 University of Valencia, 2-4 February 2026

From 2 to 4 February 2026, the University of Valencia will host a special scholarly event focused on the historical and linguistic study of Valencian surnames. Under the title "Valencian Surnames: Documentation, Evolution, Distribution and Etymology, with Particular Attention to Singular Lineages", this colloquium brings together researchers in philology, history, and archival studies.

The programme includes four keynote lectures, a roundtable discussion on dictionary models for Valencian surnames, and a session featuring book presentations by the authors themselves. Sessions will be held at the Enric Valor Hall (Faculty of Philology, Translation and Communication) and the Palmireno Hall (Faculty of Geography and History). The proceedings are planned to be published in either print or digital format.

The event is organized by research projects such as Toponymy of the Mediterranean Arc and Breaking Hierarchies, and supported by institutions including the Association of Official Chroniclers of the Kingdom of Valencia and the Diocesan Archive of Valencia. The deadline for paper submissions is 2 December 2025. ➡️ Registration via this form: https://forms.gle/BiLUme9v3MrDN9qRA

📚 Els cognoms valencians: una mirada al passat per entendre el present
📅 Universitat de València, 2–4 febrer 2026

Del 2 al 4 de febrer de 2026, la Universitat de València acollirà un esdeveniment acadèmic singular dedicat a l’estudi dels cognoms valencians. Sota el títol "Els cognoms valencians: documentació, evolució, distribució i etimologia, amb especial atenció als llinatges singulars", el col·loqui aplegarà investigadors i professionals dels àmbits de la filologia, la història i l’arxivística.

Durant tres dies, se celebraran quatre ponències magistrals, una taula redona sobre els models de diccionari de cognoms i una sessió de presentació de llibres recentment publicats sobre llinatges valencians. L’activitat tindrà lloc a la Sala Enric Valor (Facultat de Filologia, Traducció i Comunicació) i a la Sala Palmireno (Facultat de Geografia i Història). Està previst que les actes es publiquin en format paper o digital.

Organitzat per projectes d’investigació com Toponímia de l’Arc Mediterrani i Breaking Hierarchies, i amb la col·laboració d’institucions com l’Associació de Cronistes Oficials del Regne de València i l’Arxiu Diocesà de València, aquest col·loqui pretén consolidar l’interès pel patrimoni antroponímic valencià.
El termini per enviar comunicacions finalitza el 2 de desembre de 2025.
➡️ Inscripcions obertes a través del formulari: https://forms.gle/BiLUme9v3MrDN9qRA

📚 Los apellidos valencianos: una mirada al pasado para entender el presente
📅 Universitat de València, 2–4 de febrero de 2026

Del 2 al 4 de febrero de 2026, la Universitat de València acogerá un evento académico singular dedicado al estudio de los apellidos valencianos. Bajo el título "Los apellidos valencianos: documentación, evolución, distribución y etimología, con especial atención a los linajes singulares", el coloquio reunirá a investigadores y profesionales de los campos de la filología, la historia y la archivística.

Durante tres días, se celebrarán cuatro ponencias magistrales, una mesa redonda sobre modelos de diccionarios de apellidos y una sesión de presentación de libros recientemente publicados sobre linajes valencianos. La actividad tendrá lugar en la Sala Enric Valor (Facultad de Filología, Traducción y Comunicación) y en la Sala Palmireno (Facultad de Geografía e Historia). Está previsto que las actas se publiquen en formato impreso o digital.

Organizado por proyectos de investigación como Toponimia del Arco Mediterráneo y Breaking Hierarchies, y con la colaboración de instituciones como la Asociación de Cronistas Oficiales del Reino de Valencia y el Archivo Diocesano de Valencia, este coloquio pretende consolidar el interés por el patrimonio antroponímico valenciano.
El plazo para enviar comunicaciones finaliza el 2 de diciembre de 2025.
➡️ Inscripciones abiertas a través del formulario: https://forms.gle/BiLUme9v3MrDN9qRA

OPEN ACCESS: Proceedings of the 6th International Symposium on Place Names

 OPEN ACCESS: Proceedings of the 6th International Symposium on Place Names 2021 - "Standardisation and the Wealth of Place Names: Aspects of a Delicate Relationship".

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The 51st Colloquium of the Societat d’Onomàstica

 

Català

La Societat d’Onomàstica (SdO) celebrarà el seu 51è Col·loqui a Encamp (Andorra) del 8 al 10 de maig de 2026, marcant la primera trobada d’aquest tipus al Principat des de la seva fundació el 1980 per Enric Moreu-Rey.

Amb el suport del Govern d’Andorra, aquest col·loqui vol posar en valor la toponímia i l’antroponímia andorranes com a part del patrimoni immaterial del país. Les línies temàtiques inclouen la toponímia pirinenca, la toponímia de relleu positiu i la hidronímia.

Els interessats poden enviar propostes de comunicació fins al 15 de març de 2026 a: info@onomastica.cat. Les ponències seleccionades es publicaran a les actes del col·loqui.

Els dies inclouran sessions acadèmiques, ponents convidats com Josep Quer i Víctor Sabaté, i una excursió final amb dinar de germanor.

📍 Més informació: www.onomastica.cat

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🇪🇸 Español

La Sociedad de Onomástica (SdO) celebrará su 51.º Coloquio en Encamp (Andorra) del 8 al 10 de mayo de 2026, siendo el primer evento de este tipo en el Principado desde la fundación de la SdO en 1980.

Gracias al apoyo del Gobierno de Andorra, este encuentro quiere dar visibilidad a la toponimia y antroponimia del país como parte del patrimonio inmaterial que se debe proteger y estudiar.

Las líneas temáticas incluyen la toponimia pirenaica, la toponimia de relieve positivo y la hidronimia. Las propuestas de comunicación se pueden enviar hasta el 15 de marzo de 2026 a info@onomastica.cat.

El programa incluye sesiones académicas, conferencias destacadas y una excursión con comida de hermandad.

ℹ️ Más información en: www.onomastica.cat

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🇬🇧 English

The 51st Colloquium of the Societat d’Onomàstica will take place in Encamp, Andorra, from May 8-10, 2026. This marks the first time the Society hosts its annual meeting in Andorra since its founding in 1980 by Enric Moreu-Rey.

Supported by the Andorran government, the event aims to promote the study of Andorra’s toponymy and anthroponymy as essential elements of its intangible heritage. The thematic focus includes Pyrenean place names, positive-relief toponymy, and hydronymy.

Proposals for presentations are welcome until March 15, 2026. Submissions (title + abstract, 500-2,000 characters) should be sent to: info@onomastica.cat. Selected contributions will be included in the published proceedings.

The event will feature academic sessions, guest speakers like Josep Quer and Víctor Sabaté, and a closing excursion with lunch.

📖 Details: www.onomastica.cat