Meaning & use
Aptonym
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A person's name that is unusually well suited to their occupation or personal traits.
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The dentist named Dr. Tooth was often cited as a perfect aptonym.
Readers love spotting an aptonym, like a baker named Mr. Bread.
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More commonly spelled "aptronym," a term popularized by columnist Franklin P. Adams in the early 20th century.
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