Cognitive And Cultural Models Of Naming: A Comparative Study Of Anthroponyms In English And Uzbek

This article investigates cognitive and cultural models underlying personal naming practices in English and Uzbek. The study aims to identify how cultural values, cognitive schemas, and social expectations influence the selection and interpretation of anthroponyms. Using a comparative qualitative approach, the research analyzes naming motivations, conceptual structures, and symbolic meanings embedded in personal names. The findings demonstrate that English naming practices tend to reflect individualistic and aesthetic preferences, whereas Uzbek anthroponyms are strongly shaped by collective cultural values, traditions, and symbolic intentions. The study contributes to cognitive linguistics and onomastics by proposing a model of naming that integrates cultural and cognitive dimensions.