THE SPECIFICS OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE ANTHROPONYMIC SYSTEM

Abstract

The article examines the features of anthroponyms in various linguistic aspects, examines the formal and meaningful properties of anthroponyms (using the example of the English language), etymology and formation methods. The article also analyzes the specifics of British personal names, highlights their main features. The aim is to identify the pragmatic potential of the anthroponym. In general, the anthroponymic system of the English language has many features that make it unique and promising for study. The authors conclude that anthroponyms (including English ones) perform a stylistic function, indicate the context of the events described, and reflect historical and social milestones in the development of a nation or country.

Keywords

• антропонимы
• деривация
• имя собственное
• ономастика
• социокультурный контекст
• anthroponyms
• derivation
• proper name
• onomastics
• sociocultural context