-onym

1. a combining form of Greek origin, meaning “word,” “name”:

   pseudonym.

-onym

combining form

1. indicating a name or word

   pseudonym

   acronym

Word History and Origins

Origin of -onym¹

Ultimately < Greek -ōnymos having the kind of name specified, combining form representing ónyma, dialectal variant of ónoma name

Word History and Origins

Origin of -onym¹

from Greek -onumon, from onuma, Doric variant of onoma name

Example Sentences

Par′onyme, Par′onym, a paronymous word—opp. to Homonym.—adj.

From Project Gutenberg

An′onym, a person whose name is not given: a pseudonym; Anonym′ity, the quality or state of being anonymous.—adv.

From Project Gutenberg