noun
byname
Byname (noun) means any secondary name, particularly.
noun
1
Any secondary name, particularly
2
Synonym of epithet, a descriptive and distinguishing additional name.
3
A formal epithet for a god or goddess, used in rituals in Heathenry.
4
Synonym of pseudonym, a second name used to disguise authorship etc.
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Etymology
From by- + name. Cognate with Dutch bijnaam (“nickname”), German Beiname (“nickname, epithet”), Swedish binamn, Danish binavn and Norwegian Bokmål binavn.
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What is the meaning of byname?
"byname" (noun) means any secondary name, particularly.
What are the different meanings of byname?
"byname" has 3 main meanings: 1. Any secondary name, particularly; 2. Synonym of epithet, a descriptive and distinguishing additional name; 3. A formal epithet for a god or goddess, used in rituals in Heathenry.