charactonym
charactonym, a name of a fictional character that suggests a distinctive trait of that character. Examples of charactonyms include Mistress Quickly and Sir Toby Belch.
Citation Information
Article Title:
charactonym
Website Name:
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Publisher:
Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published:
20 September 2001
Access Date:
April 21, 2025