New Issue of Namn och Bygd (2024): A Must-Read for Onomastic Enthusiasts

 For over a century, Namn och Bygd has been one of the leading academic journals dedicated to onomastics, exploring the history, meaning, and evolution of names. The 2024 issue, published by the Royal Gustavus Adolphus Academy, continues this tradition by presenting cutting-edge research on place names, personal names, and linguistic heritage.

What’s Inside the 2024 Issue?

The latest volume of Namn och Bygd features a diverse selection of peer-reviewed articles, bringing together new theoretical approaches, historical analyses, and comparative studies in the field of name studies. While full details of the contents are available through the publisher, past issues have covered:
📌 Etymological insights into Scandinavian place names
📌 Onomastic changes influenced by societal shifts
📌 Comparative studies of name traditions across different languages and regions
📌 Interdisciplinary perspectives, linking onomastics with history, archaeology, and sociology

This issue is an essential read for linguists, historians, geographers, and anyone passionate about name research. Whether you're interested in theoretical onomastics or practical applications such as name standardization and linguistic heritage preservation, Namn och Bygd provides valuable insights.

How to Get Your Copy

The 2024 edition is now available for purchase via the Royal Gustavus Adolphus Academy’s bookstore. Order your copy here: Namn och Bygd 2024.

Don't miss the opportunity to explore the latest research in onomastics from some of the field’s most renowned scholars!