Trwanie i przemijanie w kontekście współczesnej kultury nazewniczej

Abstract

The subject of this article is the contemporary fashion in name-giving analyzed in the linguistic and cultural context. Today, name-giving preferences are not limited to the use of names of a single certain origin. Contemporary name-giving fashion is evolving in multiple ways. Today, traditional Christian first names, first names Slavonic in origin, as well as modern names borrowed from onymic systems of other nations are popular in Poland. Anthroponyms of Christian origin enjoy the greatest popularity. Also, a change of factors decisive for the choice of a name can be observed in the contemporary name-giving culture. Previously, religious determinants and family tradition were decisive for the name of a newly born child. Today, the choice of a name is mostly affected by fashion and aesthetic preferences.