noun as in strong fondness

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given name, patronymic

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Example:While Endecott is a surname, Ann was her given name.

Definition:A name given to a person at birth, as opposed to a surname which is inherited.

From given name

Example:Unlike Endecott, which is a matronymic surname, the surname Thompson is often used patronymically.

Definition:A surname derived from the father's name, rather than from the mother's, typically used in certain cultural or historical contexts.

From patronymic