namesake

noun

name·​sake ˈnām-ˌsāk 

: one that has the same name as another

especially : one who is named after another or for whom another is named

His grandson and namesake is the spit and image of him …

—Robert Graves

Examples of namesake in a Sentence

How much did President George Bush influence his son and namesake George W. Bush?

Recent Examples on the Web

Norway’s star striker Erling Haaland, one of soccer’s most fashionable gents, showed off his namesake Breitling at a post-Cup reception in his home country. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 18 July 2026

At her namesake antique shop, the owner Greet Verbeke can tell you about her favorite art and collectibles, including a selection of perfume bottles from famous makers. — New York Times, 16 July 2026

The villa, with its rough concrete structure and minimalist elements, boasts postcard views of the French city’s namesake bay—not quite São Paolo, but certainly a good jumping-off point. — Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 14 July 2026

Innovative Medicine and MedTech are the heart of J & J following the 2023 separation of its consumer-health division, which sold products including Band-Aid, Tylenol, Neutrogena and its namesake baby powder. — Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 14 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

probably from name's sake

First Known Use

circa 1635, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for namesake

• overtake
• rattlesnake
• shiitake
• undertake
• wapentake
• ache
• ake
• bake
• brake
• break
• cake
• craik

Kids Definition

namesake

noun

name·​sake ˈnām-ˌsāk 

: one that has the same name as another

especially : one named after another