patronymics
pa-tro-nym-ics
noun
Names derived from a father or male ancestor, indicating lineage or descent.
"Many Scottish surnames are patronymics, like MacDonald."
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Synonyms: patronym
pa-tro-nym-ics
Names derived from a father or male ancestor, indicating lineage or descent.
"Many Scottish surnames are patronymics, like MacDonald."
Synonyms: patronym