huvudnamnet

Huvudnamnet is a Swedish term used to refer to the main or primary name of an entity. The concept is applied in several fields, including linguistics, library science, and information systems, to distinguish the official or preferred designation from alternative names, nicknames, or historical forms.

In linguistic terms, huvudnamnet often corresponds to the head of a compound or nominal phrase. In Swedish compounds, the head (the rightmost element) determines the syntactic category and contributes most to the core meaning of the word. For example, in tandläkare (tooth-doctor) the head is läkare (doctor), while tand modifies it; in solglasögon the head is ögon (eyes), with sol modifying it. This head-phrase concept helps explain how compounds are inflected and how related phrases are formed.

Within library and information science, huvudnamnet is the main entry form under which an entity is catalogued. It is the form used for indexing and reference, with variant names or synonyms connected through cross-references. The choice of huvudnamnet can affect searchability and disambiguation, and it often follows established authority records or official usage.

In data and content management, the huvudnamnet (or primary display name) serves as the principal label shown to users and stored as the key identifier in databases. Secondary names, aliases, or alternate spellings may be stored separately to support lookup and localization.

Overall, huvudnamnet denotes the authoritative or core designation of a name-bearing item, with practical implications for grammar, cataloging, and information retrieval.