Onomatology, or the study of names, has several possible synonyms depending on the context of the research. In linguistics, the term onomasiology may be used to describe the study of how concepts are named. Another related synonym is anthroponomastics, which focuses specifically on the study of personal names. Etymology, the study of the history and origins of words, can also overlap with onomatology when examining the origins of names. Toponymy is yet another synonym for onomatology, specifically referring to the study of place names. Whether exploring the origins of personal names or the history of geographic locations, onomatology has many associated fields and synonyms.