👉 The term "metronymy" is a term used in the field of linguistics, specifically in the study of names. It refers to the concept of naming systems that are used by individuals or groups to identify themselves and their relationships. Metronymy is often associated with the use of prefixes and suffixes in naming systems, such as the Latin "name" (e.g., "Gonzalo", "Cristian") or the Greek "homonym" (e.g., "Greek