aptonym

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

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  • aptonym — /ˈæptənɪm/ (say aptuhnim) noun → aptronym …  

  • Nominative determinism — is a comparatively recent term for the theory that a person s name can have a significant role in determining key aspects of job, profession or even character. It was a commonly held notion in the ancient world. Synonyms and/or related concepts… …   Wikipedia

  • Aptonyme — Comme son nom l indique… Un aptonyme est un patronyme possédant un sens lié à la personne qui le porte, le plus souvent en relation avec son métier ou ses occupations. Le terme aptonyme est un néologisme québécois forgé sur les mots… …   Wikipédia en Français

  • aptronym — noun A name that is aptly suited to its owner. Speck also turns out to be a shopkeeper whose small town mentality finds a reflection in his aptronym: Speck in German meaning bacon, he is the local butcher concerned with selling his merchandise… …   Wiktionary

  • euonym — noun A name well suited to a person, place or thing so named Syn: aptonym, aptronym, charactonym Ant: caconym …   Wiktionary

  • aptronym — /ˈæptrənɪm/ (say aptruhnim) noun a name that reflects the job, hobby, character, etc., of the person so named, such as Mr Green for a gardener. Also, aptonym. {apt + r + onym, modelled on synonym} …  

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