Celebrating 3 Million Visits for e-onomastics

 In the vast and often ephemeral landscape of the internet, where blogs are born and vanish in the blink of an eye, a quiet but profound achievement has taken place. The blog e-onomastics.blogspot.com, a dedicated hub for the study of names, has recently surpassed 3 million visits.

This isn't just a statistic; it's a testament to over a decade of unwavering commitment to scholarship, curiosity, and the power of a niche passion. Since its inception in 2012, this blog has become a cornerstone for academics, students, and name enthusiasts worldwide, solidifying its place as one of the longest-running and most respected interdisciplinary blogs dedicated to onomastics.

What is e-onomastics?

For the uninitiated, onomastics is the study of the history, origin, and use of proper names. It’s a field that sits at a fascinating crossroads, blending linguistics, history, sociology, anthropology, and geography. A name is never just a name; it's a cultural artifact, a historical record, and a piece of human identity.

e-onomastics, meticulously edited by your obedient servant Dr. Eugen Schochenmaier, an independent onomatologist, has masterfully explored this intersection. The blog serves as a dynamic journal, a news portal, and a virtual conference hall for this specialized field.

Many onomastic thanks to all of you!!!