1. people or things that have the same name as another person or thing, especially when named after them
Usage: plural of namesake

Examples

• The two cousins were namesakes, both named after their grandfather.
• Several cities are namesakes of famous historical figures.
• The restaurant and its founder are namesakes of the same Italian town.
• Many schools have namesakes among prominent local citizens.
• The twins were namesakes of their great-aunts.
• These streets are namesakes of Civil War generals.