aptonym

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A proper name that aptly describes the occupation or character of the person, especially by coincidence.

/ˈæp.toʊ.nɪm/ /ˈæp.tə.nɪm/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-aptonym.wav

aptonym aptonyms

From apt + -onym, on the model of other terms suffixed with -onym.

aptronym euonym attributive name characterizing name character-revealing name charactonym characternym label name ticket name type name

aptonymy aptonymous

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