namesake
noun
name·sake ˈnām-ˌsāk 
: one that has the same name as another
especially : one who is named after another or for whom another is named
His grandson and namesake is the spit and image of him … 
Robert Graves
Robert Graves 
Example Sentences
How much did President George Bush influence his son and namesake George W. Bush?
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Sharon Coolidge, The Enquirer, 6 Sep. 2022 Birkin, a constant on designer mood boards and the namesake and inspiration of Hermès’s most famous bag, has never designed a line before. Rachel Tashjian, Harper's BAZAAR, 1 Sep. 2022 Book Art celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, and an exhibit opening this Saturday honors some milestones in books by its namesake. BostonGlobe.com, 25 Aug. 2022 Similar to the earlier models in the series, the Streamliner Chronograph Undefeated boasts round curves that mirror the first high-speed trains from the 1920s and 1930s, which serve as the watch’s namesake and inspiration. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 19 June 2022 Bongbong Marcos’ namesake and father, Ferdinand Marcos Sr., was president of the Philippines from 1965-1986, and TIME covered the rise and fall of the family’s rule over the country over two decades. Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 10 May 2022 The violent rule of Ferdinand E. Marcos, the leading presidential candidate’s namesake and father, is being recast as a period of strong economic growth and infrastructure projects. New York Times, 9 May 2022 In a nod to its saviors, the company has decorated the walls of the Marquis with fan art featuring drawings and sketches of the show’s namesake and other characters. Brent Lang, Variety, 21 Apr. 2022 But its mission statement, which is read aloud before each event, would be recognized by its namesake as something wholly liberal. Michael Samaritano, National Review, 22 Sep. 2021 See More Word History
Etymology
probably from name's sake
First Known Use
circa 1635, in the meaning defined above
Kids Definition
namesake
noun
name·sake ˈnām-ˌsāk
: a person who has the same name as someone else and especially one named for another