charactonym en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Ancient Greek χαράσσω (kharássō) Proto-Indo-European *-tḗr Proto-Hellenic *-tḗr Ancient Greek -τήρ (-tḗr) Ancient Greek χαρακτήρ (kharaktḗr)der. Latin charactērder. Old French caracterebor. Middle English caracter English character Proto-Indo-European *h₁nómn̥ Proto-Hellenic *ónomə Ancient Greek ὄνῠμα (ónŭma)der. New Latinbor. English -onym English charactonym From character + -onym.
Meanings
- A name that is somehow descriptive of the character who bears it.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| charactonyms | Number=Plur | lexicographic |