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

His label, Experts Only, has announced a namesake electronic dance music festival set for September 20–21 on Randall’s Island—the former home of Electric Zoo, which was canceled in 2023 following logistical failures and multiple lawsuits. —Alexandra York, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025

The rest of the lunch and dinner menu features familiar bites, from burritos to rice bowls, while an expansive breakfast menu features the restaurant’s namesake ingredient. —Sacbee.com, 11 July 2025

Despite sharing its namesake, the actress only owned a few Birkins in her lifetime. —Hannah Malach, Footwear News, 11 July 2025

The man, who has chosen to remain anonymous, played the Michigan Lottery’s $4,000,000 Winner game and won the namesake prize. —Brian Anthony Hernandez, People.com, 11 July 2025

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