patronym

[ pa-truh-nim ]
/ ˈpæ trə nɪm /

noun

patronymic(defs 3, 4).

Origin of patronym

First recorded in 1825–35, patronym is from the Greek word patrṓnymos (adj.) patronymic. See patri-, -onym

Words nearby patronym

patronage, patroness, patronize, patronizing, patronne, patronym, patronymic, patroon, patrón, patsy, patten

Example sentences from the Web for patronym

  • Susan Elizabeth Ford, daughter of Gerald, held onto the patronym.

    Will Chelsea Change Her Name? |Samuel P. Jacobs |July 27, 2010 |DAILY BEAST

  • He ate in the Lotus and of its patronym, and was lulled into blissful peace with the other fortunate mariners.

    The Voice of the City |O. Henry

  • The doctor peered at me over his glasses, hesitated, and then revealed his patronym.

    The Firefly Of France |Marion Polk Angellotti