eponym
Pronunciation:
/ˈɛpənɪm//ˈɛpənɪm/noun
Definitions
A real or fictitious person's name that has given rise to the name of a particular item.
Example: Romulus is the eponym of Rome.
A word formed from a real or fictive person’s name.
Example: Rome is an eponym of Romulus.
Synonyms:namesake(by extension) A word formed from a real or fictive place or thing.
Example: “Tangerine” is an eponym of Tangier.
Synonyms:toponym