Ethnolinguistic and Gender Aspects of Latino Naming in Chicago: Exploring Regional Variation. (2nd January 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Parada, Maryann
• Is Part Of: Names. Volume 64:Number 1(2016:Mar.)
• Page Start: 19
• Page End: 35
• Publication Date: 2016-01-02
• Subjects: Latino -- Hispanic -- anthroponyms -- Spanish -- ethnolinguistic minority -- personal names -- assimilation; Onomastics -- Periodicals; Names -- Periodicals; 929.9705
• DOI: 10.1080/00277738.2016.1118858
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0027-7738

Abstract

Abstract : The naming behavior of ethnolinguistic minorities in the US can provide insight into a group's cultural stances, language ideologies, and even language planning efforts. This study examines the names of Latinos in Chicago, with a particular focus on those born by the second generation. Building on previous studies of Latino immigrant naming practices in Texas and Los Angeles, a comparative analysis of the ethnolinguistic and gender-related patterns of a corpus of 386 names is performed. Results show a general alignment of name type preferences across Latino communities but suggest there may be site-specific trends in the popularity of individual names. In terms of gender divergence in assimilative naming, an additional perspective is provided to complement previous conflicting findings.