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deonym.

A term which derives from a proper name (proper noun), such as brand name (genericized trademark), a given name or surname (eponym), or a place name (toponym).

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. A term which derives from a proper name (proper noun), such as brand name (genericized trademark), a given name or surname (eponym), or a place name (toponym).

Where this word comes from

From de- + -onym (“name”). Compare Italian deonomastica (“words of a language that are derived from given names, last names, ethnonyms, and toponyms”), from de- + onomastica.

noun
  1. Synonym of theonym.

Where this word comes from

From Latin deus (“god”) + -onym.

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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.