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Synonyms of byname

6 similar words

Another word for byname is epithet. Other synonyms of byname are to-name, pseudonym, nickname, surname and cognomen.

Synonyms and similar words for byname

nounSynonym of epithet, a descriptive and distinguishing additional name.

  • to-nameSynonym of byname, any secondary name, including epithets, surnames, nicknames, cognomens, etc.
  • epithetA term used as a qualifier of the name of a deity in order to designate said deity in a particular aspect or role.

nounSynonym of pseudonym, a second name used to disguise authorship etc.

  • pseudonymA fictitious name (more literally, a false name), as those used by writers and movie stars.

nounSynonym of nickname, an informal personal name.

nounSynonym of surname, a hereditary distinguishing additional name.

  • surnameSynonym of nickname, an additional name given to a person, place, or thing, a byname.

nounSynonym of cognomen, a personal or hereditary additional name in ancient Roman contexts.

  • cognomenA personal epithet or clan name added to the given name and family name of Ancient Romans.

Meaning of byname

  1. noun Synonym of epithet, a descriptive and distinguishing additional name.
  2. noun A formal epithet for a god or goddess, used in rituals in Heathenry.
  3. noun Synonym of pseudonym, a second name used to disguise authorship etc.

Full definition of byname

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Questions about synonyms of byname

What is another word for byname?
Byname has 6 synonyms on Word.ws, such as epithet, to-name, pseudonym, nickname, surname and cognomen.
What does byname mean?
Byname means synonym of epithet, a descriptive and distinguishing additional name.

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Adapted from Wiktionary: byname (page history and authors) and the entries of the words listed. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws grouped the synonyms and antonyms by meaning and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.

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