patronymic
noun
Definitions
A name acquired from one's father.
(by extension) A name acquired from one's father's, grandfather's or earlier (male) ancestor's first name. Some cultures use a patronymic where other cultures use a surname or family name; other cultures (like Russia) use both a patronymic and a surname.
adjective
Definitions
Derived from one's father.
(by extension) Derived from one's ancestors.
Example: a patronymic denomination