patronymic

The word “patronymic” has 4 syllables: pa-tro-nym-ic

It's pronounced as /ˌpætrəˈnɪmɪk/

What is synonym and antonym for patronymic?

In the thesaurus, “patronymic” has 44 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for patronymic along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for patronymic

Christian name
alias
appellation
appellative
banner
baptismal name
binomial
byname
cognomen
compellation
cryptonym
denomination
denotation
designation
diminutive
epithet
family name
first name
forename
given name
handle
hypocorism
maiden name
matronymic
middle name
misnomer
monicker
moniker
monomial
name
nickname
nom de guerre
nom de plume
nomenclature
pen name
pseudonym
rubric
sobriquet
soubriquet
surname
tag
title
trivial name
vernacular

Meanings of patronymic

noun
1. A name acquired from one's father.
2. (by extension) A name acquired from one's father's, grandfather's or earlier (male) ancestor's first name. Some cultures use a patronymic where other cultures use a surname or family name; other cultures (like Russia) use both a patronymic and a surname.
adjective
1. Derived from one's father.
2. (by extension) Derived from one's ancestors.

Example Sentences

In many cultures, a patronymic is derived from the father's name.
Russian names often include a patronymic between the first and last names.
His patronymic indicated that he was the son of Ivan.
The use of a patronymic can help trace family lineage.
She explained that her patronymic followed traditional naming customs.

On this page you'll find 44 synonyms or another words to patronymic, such as: Christian name, alias, appellation, appellative, banner, baptismal name, binomial.

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