adjective

Relating to or denoting the giving of a name.

The poetry in this period is marked by the use of appellative and patriotic themes.

eponymous,identifying

noun

A common noun, such as “doctor,” “mother,” or “sir,” used as a vocative.

The number following each proper name indicates the number of appellatives assigned to that person.

name,title,term,designation,epithet,label,tag,style,sobriquet,nickname,byname