nom/nomin

name

Spelled nom, nomin · nomen, genitive nominis, 'name'

Latin nomen meant 'name': a misnomer gives the wrong name, nomenclature organizes names, and nominal describes something existing in name.

Words built from it

misnomer — an incorrect or misleading name
mis- (wrongly) + nom (name)
nomenclature — a system of names used in a subject or field
nom (name) + cla (call) + -ture (action or result)
nominal — existing in name only; also, very small in amount
nomin (name) + -al (relating to)
nominate — to formally propose someone for a position or honor
nomin (name) + -ate (make)
denomination — a named religious group; also, a unit of money
de- (completely) + nomin (name) + -ation (action or result)
ignominy — public shame or disgrace
ig- (not; form of in-) + nomin (name) + -y (state)

nomadic — Despite nom, this comes from Greek nomas (wandering in search of pasture), from nemein (pasture), not Latin nomen (name).