Metronymic (Noun)
Meaning
A name derived from the name of your mother or a maternal ancestor.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The patronymic system in many ancient cultures was replace with metronymic naming convention when a family's inheritance or legacy was on the mother's side.
- The village elder was respected because her metronymic surname indicated that her maternal lineage dated back to the founders of the community.
- The modern artist chose to adopt a metronymic name for her solo exhibition in honor of her mother, who had been her lifelong inspiration.
- In the matriarchal society, it was common to use metronymic names that reflected the closest maternal ancestor with notable achievements.
- Historical records showed that some ancient royal families used metronymic naming conventions to emphasize the queen's heritage and status as a powerful ruler.