Sofia Evemalm Graham

Dr. Sofia Evemalm Graham is a Research Associate and Lecturer in the School of Celtic & Gaelic at the University of Glasgow. Her research focuses on toponymy, particularly the place-names of Scotland and Scandinavia, with specializations in folk-onomastics and cultural linguistic interactions. She has conducted projects such as Eòlas nan Naomh: Early Christianity in Uist (2018-19) and currently leads work on Iona’s Namescape: Place-names and their dynamics. Her recent publications explore Norse women’s influence in Hebridean place-names and the cultural dynamics of Scottish toponymy.

Her research interests include onomastic theory, anthropo-toponyms, and medieval religious landscapes. She collaborates with institutions like Ceòlas Uibhist and Bòrd na Gàidhlig to study linguistic and cultural heritage. Her work bridges historical linguistics with archaeological perspectives, analyzing how names reflect societal beliefs and historical migrations.