Appellation is an 11 letter term that can refer to a name or title. It is derived from the Latin word appellare, which means 'to address, ' and is used to describe a name or title given to someone or something. APPELLATION is often used to refer to titles of nobility, such as prince or duke, or to refer to a person's name, such as a surname or nickname. It can also be used to refer to the name of a place, such as a city or country.