10 Fascinating and Unexpected Origins of Words

10 Fascinating and Unexpected Origins of Words. Language is a fascinating thing. The words we use today are drawn from, and have evolved for, today�s usage from a wide variety of sources. One source is someone�s name. An eponym is a word that has its origin in a person�s name. This list contains 10 eponyms and their fascinating origins. Be sure to add any others you know to the comments� 10.