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| Open Access | MODERN MOTIVES OF NAMING IN ENGLISH-SPEAKING COUNTRIES
Ibratov Bakhrombek Bayzakovich , National University of Uzbekistan named after Mirzo Ulugbek The faculty of foreign fililogy, the department of foreign language and literature Senior teacherAbstract
This article explores the contemporary motives behind personal naming practices in English-speaking countries, with a focus on sociolinguistic, cultural, psychological, and media-driven factors. Modern naming trends increasingly reflect global influences, individual identity, popular culture, and socio-political changes. The study analyzes how parents choose names based on uniqueness, cultural heritage, celebrity impact, and phonetic preferences. Drawing on qualitative and quantitative data, the article highlights the shift from traditional naming conventions to more personalized and diversified patterns. This research contributes to onomastic studies by providing insight into the evolving dynamics of name-giving in a globalized context.
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modern naming trends, english-speaking countries, onomastics, sociolinguistics, personal identity, cultural influence, media and naming, naming motivations, globalization and names, naming practices
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