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Why is this site called eponym?
Home » Blogs » Eponym » Why is this site called eponym?Posted by Your Guide on July 12, 2006 7:43 PM
According to the eponym.com website, the definition for eponym is "a person (real or fictitious) whose name is, or is thought to be, the source of the name of something." In short, if something becomes the source behind the name of something else, the original something becomes an eponym. For example, the Earl of Sandwich gave rise to the word sandwich.
In answer to the question why, the company says, "We believe that everyone has a voice and a name that is important - they have great value. Through the Internet and the ingenious invention of blogs, you now have a great opportunity to have your voice heard around the world and have your name recognized for something. So what will it be? What will you be known for? What eponym are you creating for yourself? Start a blog today and make a self for your name."
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