# metronym

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈmɛtɹəʊnɪm/

## Definitions
1. Alternative form of matronym.

## Etymology
From Ancient Greek μήτηρ (mḗtēr, “mother”) + -onym.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/metronym