cognominal

/kɑɡˈnɑmɪnəl/
adjective
  1. Relating to a surname, family name, or nickname.
    • She researched her cognominal history to learn about her ancestors.
    • The cognominal tradition in Iceland uses the father's first name as a base for the child's last name.
    • The author used a cognominal pen name to separate his fiction from his academic work.
  2. Having the same name or surname; namesake.
    • The two cognominal mayors from different cities met at the conference.
    • He was cognominal with his grandfather, both named John Smith.
    • The cognominal twins were often confused by their teachers.
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