Noun (a common noun specifically referring to a place or person) as in strong fondness

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namesake, aptronym

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Example:The town of Bresnahans is the namesake of the river that flows through it.

Definition:A person or place that bears the same name as something else, often derived from a specific name or surname.

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Example:Although Bresnahans doesn’t have a direct meaning, it might have been given as an aptronym.

Definition:A name that seems particularly appropriate for its bearer due to a resemblance to its bearer’s occupation, traits, or situation.

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