Name derived from a name Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Name derived from a name . We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 6 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is EPONYM.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% EPONYM Name derived from a name (6)
28% LYDIA Girl's name derived from the name of an ancient Anatolian kingdom (5) New York Times Aug 14, 2015
5% EPONYMS Words derived from names (7) Eugene Sheffer Oct 2, 2025
4% PHOEBE Fly-catching bird with a name derived from Greek (6) New York Times Sep 28, 2025
4% SANG Named names (4) LA Times Daily Sep 17, 2025
4% SANKA Brand whose name is derived from the French phrase "sans caféine" (5) New York Times Sep 17, 2025
4% WOLFRAM Name for tungsten from which its chemical symbol derives (7) The Times Specialist Sep 1, 2025
4% ACETIC Name of an acid derived from the Latin for "vinegar" (6) The Times Specialist Jul 14, 2025
3% ADAM Genesis name (4) Thomas Joseph Oct 16, 2025
3% ATHENE Name of goddess or just vowels in name (6) (6) The Guardian Cryptic Oct 15, 2025
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