De Gruyter Namenwelten: Orts- und Personennamen - Vol 44

Namenwelten: Orts- und Personennamen in historischer Sicht provides a wide-ranging documentation of name research within the German-Scandinavian region. As part of the supplement volumes to the Reallexikon der Germanischen Altertumskunde, this fourth volume offers specialized insights into the origins and formation of place names. It introduces extensive new onymic material for researchers looking to understand how names evolve over time. The text also explores person names through theoretical and methodological lenses, examining general principles and the traditions of naming practices. For those interested in runology, the volume includes articles focused on names preserved in runic inscriptions, connecting these findings to linguistic and historical problems. This academic resource serves as a detailed study of how names function as historical markers in ancient and medieval contexts.