Synonyms for cognomen
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
A personal epithet or clan name added to the given name and family name of Ancient Romans.
- n. 2
Synonym of nickname, any epithet used similar to the Roman cognomina.
- n. 3
Synonym of surname, a family name.
Forms
- Plural
- cognomens → surnames, by-names, names, to-names…
Example sentences
- surname In France, the first name goes before the surname.
- epithet Tom was fired for using a racial epithet at work.
- appellation But this magnificent appellation was all she gained by her marriage.
- nickname "John Doe" is a nickname for an anonymous person.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| cognomen | steady | |
| surname | steady | |
| epithet | steady | |
| appellation | steady | |
| nickname | rising | |
| sobriquet | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- name1
- 5 letters
- title2
- 7 letters
- surname2, moniker3, epithet3
- 8 letters
- nickname2
- 9 letters
- sobriquet3
- 11 letters
- appellation4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (title2 = 2 syllables).