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What is a patronymic name?

A name based on the father's name.

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Why: Patronymics identify a person through the father's name, like Olafsson.

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Answer: A name based on the father's name. Patronymics identify a person through the father's name, like Olafsson.

  1. Genealogy en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genealogy
    Patronymics are names that identify an individual based on the father's name.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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