This study investigates Ghotuo anthroponyms from a linguistic perspective, highlighting names as a core element of identity that transcends mere labels. The Ghotuo language, an Edoid language spoken by the Otuo people (emi Ghotuo), is primarily located in northern Edo State, southern Nigeria. Adopting a socio-onomastic framework, which merges sociolinguistics and onomastics. The study analyses naming processes in Ghotuo and examines the impact of external influences on its naming system. Data were gathered through unstructured oral interviews and introspection, following a qualitative research methodology. The findings classify Ghotuo anthroponyms into six categories: simple names, compound names, desententialised names, theophoric names, metaphorical names, and names influenced by language contact. Additionally, the typology includes names associated with festivals or days of the week. The study also explores how geographical proximity to Yoruba-speaking communities, particularly in Ondo State, has shaped Ghotuo naming practices. By bridging a gap in the study of Ghotuo anthroponyms, this research enhances understanding of the cultural and linguistic dimensions of naming traditions.