Don Carlos Sant Michael III von Kirbugot und Hyyregelder. Mõnda loomanimeloomest
Don Carlos Sant Mickael III von Fleabagge und Mycecellar. A Bit about Pet Name Creation

Summary/Abstract: Names have several functions. The article concerns four of these - the identifying, social, communicative and magical. The change in the relationship in keeping animals, especially the trend from utility animal to pet is also reflected in animal names. The overview concerns which domestic animals were named, sources of inspiration for names, factors determining choices, the way of writing names and way of calling pets. A short insight into the naming ritual and courses of action in case an animal has received a "wrong name" is provided. The material used is divided provisionally into traditional and newer, the new reflecting recent trends in animal naming. Recent naming traditions give cause to differentiate rural and urban animal culture.

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