Synonyms of cognomen

5 similar words

Another word for cognomen is surname. Other synonyms of cognomen are byname, to-name, nickname and any epithet used similar to the Roman cognomina.

Synonyms and similar words for cognomen

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

bynameSynonym of cognomen, a personal or hereditary additional name in ancient Roman contexts.
surnameThe cognomen of Roman names.
to-nameSynonym of byname, any secondary name, including epithets, surnames, nicknames, cognomens, etc.

nounSynonym of nickname, any epithet used similar to the Roman cognomina.

nickname
any epithet used similar to the Roman cognomina

Meaning of cognomen

noun A personal epithet or clan name added to the given name and family name of Ancient Romans.
noun Synonym of nickname, any epithet used similar to the Roman cognomina.
noun Synonym of surname, a family name.

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Questions about synonyms of cognomen

What is another word for cognomen?: Cognomen has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as surname, byname, to-name, nickname and any epithet used similar to the Roman cognomina.
What does cognomen mean?: Cognomen means a personal epithet or clan name added to the given name and family name of Ancient Romans.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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