aptonym

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It's a recognised English word, but it isn't in the official NASPA Scrabble word list.

Scrabble points
14
Words With Friends
16
Letters
7
Pronunciation
/ˈæp.toʊ.nɪm/
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/ˈæp.toʊ.nɪm/ · /ˈæp.tə.nɪm/

Definition of aptonym

1 sense · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. A proper name that aptly describes the occupation or character of the person, especially by coincidence.
    “The following is a selected list of aptonyms, i.e., people whose names and occupations or situation (e.g., workplace) have a close correspondence”
    “New aptonyms appeared for both Matt and Donna at this juncture — "DoorMatt" and "Donnasaur."”
    “Stocked with characters whose names are representative of their failings (aptonyms, a standard comic technique), The Stepsure Letters is not read today outside the university classroom”

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Etymology

From apt + -onym, on the model of other terms suffixed with -onym.

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