The Nordic Journal of Socio-Onomastics (NoSo) has just released its latest issue, Volume 4, Issue 3 (2024). Published by the Royal Gustavus Adolphus Academy for Swedish Folk Culture, this special edition delves into the intersection of personal names and multilingualism in historical contexts.
Thematic Focus: Names and Multilingualism
The issue centers around the symposium "Personal Names and Migration during the Middle Ages and Early Modern Times," held in Uppsala in 2022. Editors Daniel Solling and Michelle Waldispühl, in collaboration with researchers from diverse institutions, explore the dynamics of historical onomastics through articles that examine migration, language contact, and identity.
Highlights of the Issue
This volume features four groundbreaking articles that collectively illuminate various facets of historical name studies:
Personal Names and Migration: An Overview
Michelle Waldispühl provides a comprehensive survey of how migration influences naming conventions, blending insights from historical and modern perspectives. The article emphasizes the socio-cultural and legal aspects of names in multilingual contexts.Ethnic Identities in Medieval Stockholm
Lennart Ryman examines how Finns and Germans were documented in Stockholm's medieval records, revealing a nuanced interplay of linguistic identity and social perceptions.The Evolution of Names in Medieval Sweden
Daniel Solling traces the fusion of native Swedish names with borrowed forms like Silvester, highlighting the influence of phonetics and religious associations on naming trends.Diminutive Name Forms in Medieval Denmark
Birgit Eggert investigates the spread of diminutive suffixes in Danish names, tying them to Low German migration patterns and their eventual integration into rural Danish communities.
Pioneering Research
The articles reflect interdisciplinary approaches, merging history, linguistics, and sociology. From the adaptation of names in multilingual societies to the socio-political implications of naming practices, the issue pushes the boundaries of socio-onomastic research.
Why It Matters
In a world increasingly defined by cultural exchanges, understanding historical naming practices enriches our perspective on identity and integration. This issue not only provides a scholarly resource but also serves as inspiration for future studies in the evolving field of socio-onomastics.
For access to the articles and more about the Nordic Journal of Socio-Onomastics, visit the journal's official website.
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