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

With a nod to its namesake, French printer Firmin Didot, the interiors are immaculate with contemporary wooden-block four-posters and a secret bookcase bathroom door in one room. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2026

Just one year after exiting his namesake label in October 2021, Varvatos introduced a new brand, On This Day, or OTD. —Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 14 May 2026

In San Diego County alone, Chavez’s namesakes included a park, a recreation center and multiple schools. —Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026

Ehud Bleiberg is producing through his namesake banner, along with Ariel Bleiberg, Robert Deege, and Suzanne Lyons’ Snowfall Films. —Zac Ntim, Deadline, 12 May 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