matronymic
noun
mat·ro·nym·ic ˌma-trə-ˈni-mik 
: a name derived from that of the mother or a maternal ancestor
Word History
Etymology
matr- + -onymic (as in patronymic)
First Known Use
1794, in the meaning defined above
matronymic
noun
as in patronymic
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- patronymic
- surname
- nickname
- maiden name
- family name
- byname
- forename
- diminutive
- middle name
- epithet
- sobriquet
- first name
- baptismal name
- appellative
- given name
- nomenclature
- soubriquet
- appellation
- tag
- hypocorism
- designation
- denotation
- pseudonym
- pen name
- cognomen
- name
- binomial
- compellation
- title
- denomination
- monomial
- cryptonym
- banner
- alias
- Christian name
- moniker
- rubric
- handle
- monicker
- vernacular
- trivial name
- misnomer
- nom de plume
- nom de guerre