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Discover the Story Behind Your Name – A Deep Dive into Onomastics
Have you ever wondered about the origin of your name or why certain names sound so unusual? In You and Your Name (Russian: Ты и твое имя), author GorZnan Uspensky presents a fascinating introduction to onomastics—the science of personal names. This book, which has gone through several editions, explores the elementary foundations of this little-known branch of linguistics.
Through engaging chapters, you will learn about the origins of both the most common and the strangest names and surnames. Discover how funny nicknames and given names came to be, and uncover surprising connections: what do Lavrenty and laureate share in common? Or Glyceria and glycerin? The book reveals these linguistic links in an accessible way.
At the end, you will find a comprehensive list of Russian calendar names with intriguing explanations. Whether you are a language enthusiast or simply curious about your own identity, this book offers a unique perspective on the names we carry every day. Available now for 1474.00 RUR.
