This guide is intended for students of the Univ 1301 section "The Power of Names". However, others interested in onomastics (the study of names) may find it useful.
See the tabs above for information about books, databases, and other materials in the UTEP Library.
In the various sources, use specific keywords or subject headings to search for information on your topic. Here are a few examples. Please contact me for help if you need it.
Animals - Nomenclature
Anonyms and pseudonyms
Charles (Name) [or other specific names]
Cities and towns - United States [or other place]
Feminine names
Masculine names
Names, African American [or other group]
Names - Asia [or other place]
Names - Dictionaries
Names, Geographic [+ place]
Names in literature
Names, Indian - North America
Names, Personal [+ language or place]
Names - Planets
Nicknames
Onomastics
Plants - Nomenclature
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