The 20th Annual International Conference of the African Association for Lexicography (Afrilex) will take place in Durban, South African from the 7th to the 8th of July 2015. It is hosted by the University of Kwa-Zulu-Natal. Click here for the conference homepage.… Read More
Name Mix-Up: Why Do Our Senators Keep Calling Ed Snowden ‘Eric Snowden’?
Edward Snowden
This article poses an interesting question about mixing up names. Can you offer a solution?
Symposium on Geographic Names to Celebrate the 125th Anniversary of the U.S Board on Geographic Names, Washington DC, September 18th 2015
The U.S Board on Geographic Names invites you to celebrate its 125th anniversary with a one-day symposium on geographic names: Traditions and Transitions.
Friday, September 18th, 2015 at the Library of Congress in Washington D.C.
Click here for more information about the sessions.… Read More
The Top 20 NYC Bar Names
What are the best bar names? The branding company Siegel+Gale recently published their opinions on the matter.Top 10 Best Celebrity Baby Names of 2015
According to Mallory Moss, co-founder of BabyNames.com, thanks to the births of several prominent baby celebs, the competition for the 2015 baby name of the year is already stiff.
Five of the strongest onomastic contenders:
- Silas Randall, son of Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel
- Isaiah Michael, son of Carrie Underwood and Mike Fisher
- Wilder Frances, daughter of Donald Faison and CaCee Cobb
- Charlotte Elizabeth Diana, William and Kate’s little Princess
There are five more names in Moss’ Top 10 Best Celebrity Baby Names of 2015.… Read More
Max: Most Popular Pet Name
Veterinary Pet Insurance has announced that “Max” is the most popular pet name for both dog and cat owners.
Their analysis is based on ca. 450,000 insured pets.
Top 5 dog names: Max, Molly, Buddy, Bella, and Lucy
Top 5 cat names: Max, Chloe, Lucy, Tigger, and Tiger.
Click here for useful tips on naming your favorite furry family member.
International Domain Name Conference, Paris, Nov 4-5 2015
There are less than 200 days until the 5th International Domain Name Conference in Paris, France from the 4th to the 5th of November 2015.
The conference discusses issues surrounding the legal, marketing, and technical aspects of domain naming. Click here for information and registration.
Place Names on the Dwarf Planet Ceres
Efforts are now underway to give place names to Ceres, “the Dwarf Planet”. According to the International Astronomical Union (IAU), Ceres’ nooks and crannies will be named after agricultural deities. According to Emily Lakdawalla of the Planetary Society, a topographic map of Ceres’ surface is being divided into quadrants. Each of these “quads” is then systematically bestowed an official toponym, many of which have borrowed from Roman mythology.
Names at the International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies (IAJGS) Conference, Jerusalem, July 6-10 2015
Old City of Jerusalem
The International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies (IAJGS) will be holding its 35th annual conference from the 6th to the 10th of July 2015, in Jerusalem.
Talks on Jewish Naming include:
- “Jewish Names, Red Herrings, and Name Changes” by Philip Trauring
- “Jewish Surnames from North Africa” by Dr. Alexander Beider
Click here for more information.
Second Call for Papers: International Symposium on Place Names, South Africa, Sept 16-17 2015
The second official call for papers for the 2015 International Symposium on Place Names has been released. The Conference will take place in Clarens, Free State Province, South Africa from the 16th to the 17th of September 2015. The theme of this year’s conference is “Place names, diversity, and heritage”. Click here for more information.