VIRTUAL OLAMDAGI O'ZBEK ISMLARINING LEKSIK VA SEMANTIK TABIATI

The transition between the 20th and 21st centuries marked the rapid integration of computer technologies, shaping new communication processes. Virtual onomastics, the use of personal names in virtual interactions, reveals distinct linguistic features. This paper examines the structure, thematic categories, and linguistic characteristics of nicknames used in Uzbek virtual communication. Anthropomorphic, mixed, appellative, and alphanumeric patterns are identified, highlighting tendencies toward anonymity and individuality. The analysis of virtual communication sheds light on the interplay between the Uzbek language and international linguistic practices.