Synonyms for patronymic

Most common

surname · patronym

All synonyms

Noun

Definitions

1. n. 1

   A name acquired from one's father.

Forms

Plural

patronymics → surnames, patronyms…

Example sentences

• surname In France, the first name goes before the surname.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

7 letters

surname²

8 letters

patronym³

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (surname² = 2 syllables).