古こ名めい

noun

old name; former name

Refers to a name that was used in the past for a place, person, or thing, now replaced by a newer name. Often used in historical or geographical contexts.

See also: 古称

• 東とう京きょうの古こ名めいは江え戸どです。

  The old name of Tokyo is Edo.

• この町まちの古こ名めいは文ぶん献けんにしか残のこっていない。

  The former name of this town only remains in historical documents.