family names

The phrase “family names” has 4 syllables: fam-i-ly names

It's pronounced as /ˈfæmɪli neɪmz/

What is synonym and antonym for family names?

In the thesaurus, “family names” has 9 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for family names along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for family names

cognomens
cognomina
epithets
last names
maiden names
married names
sobriquets
soubriquets
surnames

Meanings of family names

noun
1. A surname.
2. A given name common in a family, or already borne by someone in the family (in the context of naming someone in the family after that family member).

Example Sentences

Many family names have unique historical origins.
In some cultures, family names are passed down through the father's lineage.
They discovered that their family names were linked through distant relatives.
She enjoys researching the meanings behind different family names.
Some family names can indicate the region where a family originated.

On this page you'll find 9 synonyms or another words to family names, such as: cognomens, cognomina, epithets, last names, maiden names, married names, sobriquets.

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