patronymic

patronymic antonyms

patronymic definitions

adj
  • Derived from one's ancestors. 

  • Derived from one's father. 

noun
  • A name acquired from one's father. 

  • A name acquired from one's father's, grandfather's or earlier (male) ancestor's first name. Some cultures use a patronymic where other cultures use a surname or family name; other cultures (like Russia) use both a patronymic and a surname.