Namesake – a person or thing that has the same name as another

(Pronounced naym-sayk)

To remember the definition of the word namesake, use the following mnemonic:

We changed our names for the sake (namesake) of ease. Having the same name as a sibling is quite confusing. 

Examples of namesake in a sentence

Sharing a flat with his namesake could be confusing at times. 

He changed his name to avoid being confused for his criminal namesake. 

Having such a common name meant it was never difficult to find a namesake.