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What is the term for the coincidence that occurs when a person's name is the same as their job? ex Joe Tailor

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What is the term for the coincidence that occurs when a person's name is the same as their job? ex Joe Tailor

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  1. aptronym

    Chief Burns - fire chief

    Dr. Drill - Dentist

    Dr. Woof - veterinarian


  2. an eponym?

  3. aptonym

  4. my2cents is correct, it's an "aptronym"
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