Abstract
This article analyzes the features of folk game names as onomastic units. The names of games in folk oral creativity are studied lexically and semantically, revealing their origin, meaning, and socio-cultural significance. Attention is paid to the fact that these names reflect the lifestyle, customs, historical memory, and national values of the people. The structure, phonetic features, and onomastic classification of folk game names are also considered. The results of the study contribute to a deeper study of folk onomastics.