name-based earnings

noun phrase
UK /neɪm beɪst ˈɜːnɪŋz/
US /neɪm beɪst ˈɝnɪŋz/

Money you get because of your name.

The famous singer's name-based earnings were huge.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. Money a company makes from its brand name.

The toy company's name-based earnings grew last year.

3. Pay given to someone just for letting others use their name.

The athlete got name-based earnings from the shoe deal.

4. Profit that comes from being well known.

Her name-based earnings paid for the new house.