Charakterystyka najnowszego imiennictwa mieszkańców Bielska Podlaskiego w kontekście różnic wyznaniowych

Abstract

The article is devoted to the characteristics of the most recent naming of Bielsk Podlaski residents including denominational differences. The analysis of the resource material excerpted from the Orthodox and Roman Catholic parish registers allows to distinguish in both Churches’ naming names enjoying high, average and little popularity in the discussed period (2001–2010). Moreover, based on statistical data, a proportional share (in the naming of both Churches) of the names with regard to their etymology (language and origin) has been established. What is more, the top ten most popular names selected in both denominational groups have been compared therein whereas the most popular Christian names of the town’s residents have been confronted with the analogous national rating.