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“aptonyms”
1. A proper name that aptly describes the occupation of the person, especially by coincidence.
2. The term aptonym is used for "people whose names and occupations, workplaces, or situations have a close correspondence", according to Frank Nuessel in The Study of Names.
3. Etymology: term used for "people whose names and occupations or situations have a close correspondence".
2. The term aptonym is used for "people whose names and occupations, workplaces, or situations have a close correspondence", according to Frank Nuessel in The Study of Names.
3. Etymology: term used for "people whose names and occupations or situations have a close correspondence".
A compound word that consists of the adjective apt, from Latin via Middle English meaning, "suitable", or "appropriate" + Greek -nym, "name".
Examples of aptonyms or aptronyms
- Peter Hammer, a hardware store clerk
- Nita House, a real estate agent
- Dr. Barret Hyman, an obstetrician and gynecologist
- Dr. Joseph C. Babey, a pediatrician
- Thomas Edison, a General Electric employee
- Ken Lawless, a police chief
- Fred Couch, an upholsterer
- Cathy Book, a bookstore clerk
- Bob Counts, an accountant
- Leonard Divine, a rabbi
- Dr. Knapp, an anesthesiologist
- Lawrence E. Lawhead, an attorney
- Dr. Carey Parrett, a veterinarian
- Jerry Frisk, a security guard
- Joe B. Musselman, a body builder
- James Splatter, a painter
- George Wheeler, independent trucker
- Sue Yoo, a lawyer
- Will Wynn, former mayor of Austin, Texas (2003-2009)
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apt-, ept-
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-onym, -onymy, -onymic, -onymically, -onymous, -onymously, -nym
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