This article examines the linguocultural role of anthroponyms in fiction, focusing specifically on Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird. Literary anthroponyms are more than character labels; they are embedded cultural signifiers that reflect social hierarchies, ideological values, and symbolic identities. The study begins with an overview of theoretical perspectives on the use of names in literary texts, followed by an in-depth analysis of key names in Lee’s novel. By exploring the etymology, symbolic associations, and historical roots of names such as Atticus Finch and Tom Robinson, the paper demonstrates how names contribute to both character development and thematic richness. The findings underscore the importance of onomastics as a tool in literary and cultural analysis.

Anthroponyms, onomastics, linguoculture, character naming, literary semiotics

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