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What is a word derived from name called?

A word derived from a name is called a cognomen.

Here are some other terms that might be used depending on the specific context:

* Nickname: A familiar or informal name given to a person, place, or thing.

* Epithet: A descriptive term or phrase used to characterize a person or thing.

* Patronym: A name derived from a father's name (e.g., Johnson, Davidson).

* Matronym: A name derived from a mother's name.

* Surname: A hereditary name that is shared by members of a family.

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