Name a wandering nomad (5)

I believe the answer is:

damon

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

'a wandering nomad' is the wordplay.
'a wandering' indicates an anagram.
'nomad' anagrammed gives 'DAMON'.

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

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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