Multiple choice

What is the name that is formed by combining several previously existing names called?

  1. Oxymoron

  2. Portmanteau word

  3. Compound name

  4. Amalgamated name

  5. Contraction

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D Correct answer
Explanation

An amalgamated name is a name that is formed by combining several previously existing names. These may take the form of an acronym (where only one letter of each name is taken) or a blend (where a large part of each name is taken, such as the first syllable).