anthroponymy
nounfemininetécnico/ɐ̃tɾupuniˈmiɐ/low
an·tro·po·ni·mi·a
Definition
The branch of onomastics that studies the origin, meaning, evolution, and distribution of personal names.
Anthroponymy can provide insights into social history and language contact.
The researcher specializes in the anthroponymy of Celtic tribes.
Common collocations
study of anthroponymyanthroponymy research
Etymology
Do grego 'anthropos' (homem) + 'onyma' (nome).