transitive. To give a name or names to (a person or thing). Also (frequently in passive) with after, from, for (now chiefly North American), to (E…

To name, name after; to dedicate.

To dedicate to by name or title; to name after some one. Obsolete.

transitive. To name (something) after a person or thing. With in, into the specified name. Obsolete.

transitive. To name after or for. Usually in passive.