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The street names in the Transylvanian towns remained unchanged from their first naming until mid 19th century. Since then, have changed several times, mainly because of border, regime, and ethnic changes. This makes relevant period for studying name changes Transylvania last 150 years (since 1867). article begins with an overview technical terms used. Based on process, streets could be named by convention or authorities. relation between name, can a functional symbolic (it reflects characteristics street, there is no connection them). Finally, based content neutral commemorative (independent dependent regimes). After this, author presents two case studies: Cluj/Kolozsvár Braşov/Brassó/Kronstadt, being typical Northern Transylvania, second Southern Transylvania. Next, analyzes city centres, each period, proportions changes, categories (functional – neutral, commemorative, names). ends brief usage official, minority, historical, vernacular