antroponimi
Antroponimi, or anthroponyms, are the personal names used to identify human beings. The study of these names—encompassing given names, surnames, and other forms of address—belongs to onomastics, with a specific focus on anthroponymy. In Italian contexts the term antroponimi is used to denote this field of inquiry.
Etymology: The word derives from Greek anthropos “human” and onoma “name.” The concept is parallel to other
Types and structure: Given names (forenames) identify individuals within a family; surnames (family names) indicate lineage.
Cultural and historical significance: Anthroponymy encodes linguistic, religious, ethnic, and social information. Naming practices reflect history,
Study and sources: Onomastics, and specifically anthroponymy, analyzes name formation, meaning, frequency, and distribution. Researchers use