Brothers Corporal Edley and Private James Simmonds were killed minutes apart in Papua New Guinea, and are the namesakes of the DRA's Operation Simmonds.

Source: https://www.forbesadvocate.com.au/story/8095878/from-the-mayors-desk-regional-summit-amazing-opportunity/?src=rss

Car buyers in Canada tended to prefer smaller and more economical cars than their American cousins, and Canadian versions of Dodges and Pontiacs were smaller than their American namesakes.

Source: https://thegrizzlygazette.com/lifestyle/canadian-automotive-museum-celebrates-60-years/

In fact, both franchises are the namesakes for the term "Metroidvania."

Source: https://www.cbr.com/best-nintendo-references-in-video-games/

I wanted our characters to be able to embody their namesakes at the end of the film.

Source: https://screenrant.com/raging-grace-movie-director-producer-sxsw-interview/