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Nomad's new name? (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

damon

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'name?' is the definition.
Both the answer and definition are singular nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'nomad's new' is the wordplay.
'new' is an anagram indicator.
'nomad' is an anagram of 'DAMON'.

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(Other definitions for damon that I've seen before include "faithful friend" , "Writer Runyon's first name" , "Matt --, US actor" , "Pythias's friend" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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