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[edit] Roman naming conventions
This is a very informative article. I feel it could be a fun article for featuring. Rrpbgeek 22:21, 4 May 2006 (UTC)
- Object: There should be references as indicated in the criteria. Also, I think that this page would benefit greatly if the examples were split off into either seperate lists or sent to Wiktionary.
Also, might it be better to call this article "Roman naming conventions" because there is more than one convention in this article?Miss Madeline | Talk to Madeline 23:07, 4 May 2006 (UTC)- The exact method of name creation evolved along with the nature of the Empire. As birth rates declined and Emperors began to have to adopt heirs, the popularity of it increased and it began to change the style of naming. As the culture changed and became larger, the need for further specificity of family and subfamily groups became more acute. Rrpbgeek 14:30, 5 May 2006 (UTC)
- Regardless, I have changed it and moved all info to Roman Naming Conventions. Rrpbgeek 18:23, 8 May 2006 (UTC)
- The exact method of name creation evolved along with the nature of the Empire. As birth rates declined and Emperors began to have to adopt heirs, the popularity of it increased and it began to change the style of naming. As the culture changed and became larger, the need for further specificity of family and subfamily groups became more acute. Rrpbgeek 14:30, 5 May 2006 (UTC)
- Comment: I personally find the subject matter fascinating, and potentially could reveal a lot about Western naming conventions (sorry, I agree with the previous commentator with regard to using the plural for the title) as well as within Roman history. But I note that your explanation as to the name creation changed over time is only hinted at. I would strongly suggest that a "History" section be included to provide background on how names evolved, perhaps with reference to other possibly pertinent articles like Roman Republic, Roman Empire or relevant sub-sections/links. In addition, any information on how this may have evolved since Roman times would be relevant: did the practice carry on into Byzantine or post-Byzantine times?
You may also get faux objections with regard to the lack of pictures, which is not in itself criteria for rejecting an article for FA status. However, I would recommend delving into WikiMedia Commons looking for relevant illustrative images depicting names at various stages in Roman history, perhaps from headstones, coins or images of Vesuvian graffiti. A similar article for reference: Fivefold Titulary, which admittedly is not as ambitious as yours. Captmondo 15:52, 5 May 2006 (UTC)
- Object. Too much lists and no inline citations. Lincher 15:30, 6 May 2006 (UTC)
- Object. Confusing and not very informative for those who don't already have some grasp of the topic. Also, no sources listed. UnDeadGoat 23:11, 8 May 2006 (UTC)
