metronym

English

Alternative forms

• matronym

Etymology

From meter "mother" + -onym "name"

Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /ˈmɛtrəʊnɪm/
• (US) IPA: /ˈmɛtroʊnɪm/

Noun

metronym (plural metronyms)

1. The name of someone's mother.
2. A matronymic surname.

Related terms

• metronymic

See also

• patronym
• -onym