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Origin: The word ONYM originated from theGreek word ONUMA which means Name. 

The words derived from this possess the abovemeaning. 

Words: 
Anonymous = Not identified by name, ofunknown name

Antonym = A word opposite in meaning toanother

Allonym = A name that is assumed by an authorbut that actually belongs to another person

Cryptonyms = A code name

Eponymy = The explanation of a proper name asof a town or tribe

Euonym = A name well suited to the person,place, or thing named

Homonym = Words having the same spelling orpronunciation but different meanings andorigins

Metonymy = The substitution of the name of anattribute or adjunct for that of the thing meant

Pseudonym = A fictitious name, especially oneused by an author

Synonym = A word having similar meaning tothe another

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