Name Extinction Events - Index
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Catastrophic Rejection
When names suddenly die: How certain names vanish from use after catastrophic events, and why social media makes it happen faster than ever.
Computational Onomastics
Discover how big data and AI revolutionize the study of names, revealing hidden patterns in how cultures choose and abandon names across history.
Fictional Character Impact on Naming Trends
How fictional heroes and villains shape baby naming trends: from Frankenstein's impact in 1818 to modern streaming stars influencing global name choices.
Name Abandonment
Explore how societies rapidly abandon names after traumatic events, from "Adolf" post-WWII to "Karen" in the social media age.
Nominal Extinction
The dramatic decline of once-popular names in society - how cultural shifts and historical events can make certain names vanish within a generation.
Onomastic Preservation
Exploring efforts to preserve traditional naming practices across cultures, combining anthropology & tech to protect naming heritage from extinction