Beshkova, Anna2024-10-012024-10-012024-09-012534-8442https://doi.uni-plovdiv.bg/handle/store/233The purpose of the present text is to present the specific function of proper names. Therefore, I will initially consider the now classic concepts of the meaning of proper names, which could be divided into two main types - referential and descriptive. I will analyze the problems that each of them not only solves but also creates. In conclusion, I will present an alternative pragmatic approach to avoid the difficulties that have arisen.othersingular termsproper namesreferential theorydescription theoryArticle