noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
anonymity; pseudonymity
Refers to the state of being unnamed or using a false name. Common in contexts like online posting, donations, or reporting.
匿名で寄付をした。
I made a donation anonymously.
インターネットでは匿名の投稿が多い。
There are many anonymous posts on the internet.
無名 means 'nameless' or 'unknown' (lacking fame), while 匿名 specifically means 'anonymous' (hiding one's name).
Compound of 匿 (hide, conceal) and 名 (name). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the kanji combination directly conveys 'concealed name'.