Naming and identity: a cross-cultural study of personal naming practices
HRAF Press • New Haven • Published In • Pages: ??•
By Alford, Richard
Hypothesis
Occurrence of nicknames will be negatively associated with uniqueness of names (83).
Note
Most significant correlations (p < 0.01) occurred with size of settlement unit (Tau = -0.24) and power of religious authorities greater than political leaders (Tau = -0.27). At p < 0.05 significance, the variables parents pick name and patrilineal descent are positively associated, and name uniqueness and naming occurs later are negatively associated.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendall's Tau | Supported | p < 0.05 | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Patrilineal Descent | Dependent | Rule Of Descent |
| Size Of Units Of Settlement | Dependent | Settlement Patterns |
| Parents Pick Name | Dependent | Naming, Personal Names |
| Power of Religious Authorities Greater than Political Leaders | Dependent | Community Heads, Priesthood |
| Name Uniqueness | Dependent | Personal Names |
| Male Nicknames Common | Independent | Personal Names |