Eponym
[eipәunim]
Definition
(noun.) the name derived from a person (real or imaginary); 'Down's syndrome is an eponym for the English physician John Down'.
(noun.) the person for whom something is named; 'Constantine I is the eponym for Constantinople'.
Editor: Ozzie--From WordNet
Definition
(n.) Alt. of Eponyme
Editor: Simon
Definition
n. a mythical personage created to account for the name of a tribe or people: a special title.—adj. Epon′ymous.
Editor: Louise