name

1 of 3

noun

ˈnām

: a word or phrase that constitutes the distinctive designation of a person or thing

The boy's name is Brad.

: a word or symbol used in logic to designate an entity

: a descriptive often disparaging epithet

called him names

: reputation

gave the town a bad name

: an illustrious record : fame

made a name for himself in golf

: a person or thing with a reputation

one of the most detested names in history

: family, clan

was a disgrace to his name

: appearance as opposed to reality

a friend in name only

: one referred to by a name

praise his holy name

name

2 of 3

verb

named; naming

transitive verb

: to give a name to : call

: to mention or identify by name

refused to name a suspect

: to accuse by name

: to nominate for office : appoint

: to decide on : choose

name the day of the wedding

: to mention explicitly : specify

unwilling to name a price

namer noun

name

3 of 3

adjective

: of, relating to, or bearing a name

name tags

: appearing in the name of a literary or theatrical production

: having an established reputation

: featuring celebrities

Example Sentences

Noun Please write your name on this line. State your name and occupation. I refused to give them my name. Mark Twain's real name was Samuel Clemens. She registered at the hotel under a false name. My full name is Susan Elaine Smith. We had to memorize the names of all the countries in Africa. “What's your dog's name?” “His name is Sandy.” This is his song “Loving You” from the album of the same name. The ship's name was “Titanic.” Verb “What are you going to name your new dog?” “I think I'll name him Sandy.” The aptly named HMS “Victorious” helped the British Royal Navy win an important victory. A man named James Smith is on the phone. We named our daughter “Mary” in honor of her grandmother. Can you name the person who attacked you? All of the authors named above were influenced by his work. She was named to replace him as the company's vice president. Adjective the university's physics department boasts a number of name physicists See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Intentionally misleading people on Twitter by changing your display name, bio, banner image, and/or profile image.

Caitlin Mclean, USA TODAY, 14 Sep. 2022 In this changing world of college football, high school recruiting and name, image and likeness deals, there’s one league and one group of schools sticking with tradition and not budging from the idea that education comes first: the Ivy League.

Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2022 LIV Golf, backed by Saudi Arabia’s sovereign-wealth fund, has lured away many of the biggest-name golfers in the world with lavish appearance fees and record-breaking prize funds.

Mark Maremont, WSJ, 14 Sep. 2022 The 22-year-old Benin City, Nigeria, native (real name: Divine Ikubor) dropped the original version of the song in February as the second single from his debut solo LP, Rave & Roses.

Xander Zellner, Billboard, 13 Sep. 2022 The two suspects then reportedly stole the victim's iPhone, brand-name reading glasses, designer shoes and about $600 to $700 in cash.

Pilar Arias | Fox News, Fox News, 13 Sep. 2022 There is only one step left before Oregon high school athletes will be permitted to profit off of their name, image and likeness.

Nik Streng, oregonlive, 12 Sep. 2022 The flyer then gave the name, address and phone number of DeVore’s law office in Greenville, Illinois.

Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 12 Sep. 2022 Connecticut Republicans have not won the state attorney general’s office in more than 60 years as they have been defeated by big-name Democrats like Joe Lieberman and Richard Blumenthal.

Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 11 Sep. 2022

Verb

Trump's lawyers had asked last month for a judge to name a special master to do an independent review of the records and segregate any that may be covered by claims of executive privilege or attorney-client privilege.

Eric Tucker, ajc, 15 Sep. 2022 Family members said Ryan and Lester had planned to name the child Armani.

Dennis Romero, NBC News, 11 Sep. 2022 Here’s a chance to name a portion of it, Aaron Judge Drive!

Pete Caldera, USA TODAY, 11 Sep. 2022 In 2016, the state legislature passed a bill to name adoptable dogs, not a specific breed, their official state canine, reports AJC.com.

Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 10 Sep. 2022 Six island nations in the region — Belize, the Bahamas, Jamaica, Grenada, Antigua and Barbuda, and St. Kitts and Nevis — have already signaled plans to eventually drop the British monarch as head of state and name their own.

Anthony Faiola, Washington Post, 10 Sep. 2022 Belichick chose not to name an offensive coordinator, leaving all of us speculating as to whether Matt Patricia, Joe Judge, or the head coach himself would be calling plays when the games start to count.

Chad Finn, BostonGlobe.com, 9 Sep. 2022 In addition to designing houses for a long list of heavyweights—Steven Spielberg, Elaine Wynn, Shonda Rhimes and Harrison Ford, to name a few—Smith refreshed the living quarters and some of the major public rooms in the Obama White House.

Robert Haskell, WSJ, 9 Sep. 2022 Obama, whose father was a Kenyan government official born in what was then part of the British empire, chose to name two figures: Nelson Mandela and Queen Elizabeth II.

Tom Mctague, The Atlantic, 8 Sep. 2022

Adjective

Although pancake mix and syrup are not sold out in most stores, most popular or name brand items are harder to come by.

Dallas News, 26 Apr. 2020 See More

Phrases Containing name

Kids Definition

name 1 of 3

noun

ˈnām

: a word or combination of words by which a person or thing is known

: reputation sense 2

She made a name for herself in the restaurant business.

: a word or phrase used to describe and insult someone

Stop calling me names!

name

2 of 3

verb

named; naming

: to choose a word or words by which something will be known : give a name to

They plan to name the baby Diana.

: to refer to by the word by which a person or thing is known : call by name

Can you name all the state capitals?

: to appoint to a job of authority

Our principal was named superintendent of schools.

: to decide on

Have you named the date for your wedding?

: mention entry 2

Just name your price.

: to choose to be

Their son was named student of the year.

name

3 of 3

adjective

: well-known because of wide distribution

That store doesn't sell name brands.

单词	names
释义	name 1 of 3 noun ˈnām 1 a : a word or phrase that constitutes the distinctive designation of a person or thing The boy's name is Brad. b : a word or symbol used in logic to designate an entity 2 : a descriptive often disparaging epithet called him names 3 a : reputation gave the town a bad name b : an illustrious record : fame made a name for himself in golf c : a person or thing with a reputation one of the most detested names in history 4 : family, clan was a disgrace to his name 5 : appearance as opposed to reality a friend in name only 6 : one referred to by a name praise his holy name name 2 of 3 verb named; naming transitive verb 1 : to give a name to : call 2 a : to mention or identify by name refused to name a suspect b : to accuse by name 3 : to nominate for office : appoint 4 : to decide on : choose name the day of the wedding 5 : to mention explicitly : specify unwilling to name a price namer noun name 3 of 3 adjective 1 : of, relating to, or bearing a name name tags 2 : appearing in the name of a literary or theatrical production 3 a : having an established reputation b : featuring celebrities Phrases in the name of 1 : by authority of open in the name of the law 2 : for the reason of : using the excuse of called for reforms in the name of progress Synonyms Noun appellation appellative cognomen compellation denomination denotation designation handle moniker monicker nomenclature title Verb baptize call christen clepe [archaic] denominate designate dub entitle label nominate style term title Adjective esteemed estimable prestigious recognized reputable reputed respectable respected See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun Please write your name on this line. State your name and occupation. I refused to give them my name. Mark Twain's real name was Samuel Clemens. She registered at the hotel under a false name. My full name is Susan Elaine Smith. We had to memorize the names of all the countries in Africa. “What's your dog's name?” “His name is Sandy.” This is his song “Loving You” from the album of the same name. The ship's name was “Titanic.” Verb “What are you going to name your new dog?” “I think I'll name him Sandy.” The aptly named HMS “Victorious” helped the British Royal Navy win an important victory. A man named James Smith is on the phone. We named our daughter “Mary” in honor of her grandmother. Can you name the person who attacked you? All of the authors named above were influenced by his work. She was named to replace him as the company's vice president. Adjective the university's physics department boasts a number of name physicists See More Recent Examples on the Web Noun Intentionally misleading people on Twitter by changing your display name, bio, banner image, and/or profile image. Caitlin Mclean, USA TODAY, 14 Sep. 2022 In this changing world of college football, high school recruiting and name, image and likeness deals, there’s one league and one group of schools sticking with tradition and not budging from the idea that education comes first: the Ivy League. Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2022 LIV Golf, backed by Saudi Arabia’s sovereign-wealth fund, has lured away many of the biggest-name golfers in the world with lavish appearance fees and record-breaking prize funds. Mark Maremont, WSJ, 14 Sep. 2022 The 22-year-old Benin City, Nigeria, native (real name: Divine Ikubor) dropped the original version of the song in February as the second single from his debut solo LP, Rave & Roses. Xander Zellner, Billboard, 13 Sep. 2022 The two suspects then reportedly stole the victim's iPhone, brand-name reading glasses, designer shoes and about $600 to $700 in cash. Pilar Arias \| Fox News, Fox News, 13 Sep. 2022 There is only one step left before Oregon high school athletes will be permitted to profit off of their name, image and likeness. Nik Streng, oregonlive, 12 Sep. 2022 The flyer then gave the name, address and phone number of DeVore’s law office in Greenville, Illinois. Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 12 Sep. 2022 Connecticut Republicans have not won the state attorney general’s office in more than 60 years as they have been defeated by big-name Democrats like Joe Lieberman and Richard Blumenthal. Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 11 Sep. 2022 Verb Trump's lawyers had asked last month for a judge to name a special master to do an independent review of the records and segregate any that may be covered by claims of executive privilege or attorney-client privilege. Eric Tucker, ajc, 15 Sep. 2022 Family members said Ryan and Lester had planned to name the child Armani. Dennis Romero, NBC News, 11 Sep. 2022 Here’s a chance to name a portion of it, Aaron Judge Drive! Pete Caldera, USA TODAY, 11 Sep. 2022 In 2016, the state legislature passed a bill to name adoptable dogs, not a specific breed, their official state canine, reports AJC.com. Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 10 Sep. 2022 Six island nations in the region — Belize, the Bahamas, Jamaica, Grenada, Antigua and Barbuda, and St. Kitts and Nevis — have already signaled plans to eventually drop the British monarch as head of state and name their own. Anthony Faiola, Washington Post, 10 Sep. 2022 Belichick chose not to name an offensive coordinator, leaving all of us speculating as to whether Matt Patricia, Joe Judge, or the head coach himself would be calling plays when the games start to count. Chad Finn, BostonGlobe.com, 9 Sep. 2022 In addition to designing houses for a long list of heavyweights—Steven Spielberg, Elaine Wynn, Shonda Rhimes and Harrison Ford, to name a few—Smith refreshed the living quarters and some of the major public rooms in the Obama White House. Robert Haskell, WSJ, 9 Sep. 2022 Obama, whose father was a Kenyan government official born in what was then part of the British empire, chose to name two figures: Nelson Mandela and Queen Elizabeth II. Tom Mctague, The Atlantic, 8 Sep. 2022 Adjective Although pancake mix and syrup are not sold out in most stores, most popular or name brand items are harder to come by. Dallas News, 26 Apr. 2020 See More Word History Etymology Noun and Verb Middle English, from Old English nama; akin to Old High German namo name, Latin nomen, Greek onoma, onyma First Known Use Noun before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Verb before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Adjective 1598, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing name answer to a name a name to conjure with baptismal name bad name Christian name by the name of big name bear someone's name drag someone's name through the mud clear someone's name brand name domain name first name give/lend one's name to good name household name in someone's/something's name in name know (someone) by name lend one's name maiden name make a name for (oneself) make one's name name brand middle name name-calling name one's price name tag on a first-name basis no-name on first-name terms pen name pet name put a name to (someone or something) place-name rejoice in the name/title of take/get one's name from someone's name is mud the name of the game the name stuck trade name trivial name under someone's/something's name what's-her-name you name it with someone's name on it what's-his-name assumed name dead name married name in all/everything but name given name code name family name name-dropping put someone's name down name day name check in God's name to one's name in name only last name in heaven's name name of the game under the name (of) (someone/something) clear one's name stage name name names user name in the name of See More answer to a name a name to conjure with baptismal name bad name Christian name by the name of big name bear someone's name drag someone's name through the mud clear someone's name brand name domain name first name give/lend one's name to good name household name in someone's/something's name in name know (someone) by name lend one's name maiden name make a name for (oneself) make one's name name brand middle name name-calling name one's price name tag on a first-name basis no-name on first-name terms pen name pet name put a name to (someone or something) place-name rejoice in the name/title of take/get one's name from someone's name is mud the name of the game the name stuck trade name trivial name under someone's/something's name what's-her-name you name it with someone's name on it what's-his-name assumed name dead name married name in all/everything but name given name code name family name name-dropping put someone's name down name day name check in God's name to one's name in name only last name in heaven's name name of the game under the name (of) (someone/something) clear one's name stage name name names user name in the name of See More Kids Definition name 1 of 3 noun ˈnām 1 : a word or combination of words by which a person or thing is known 2 : reputation sense 2 She made a name for herself in the restaurant business. 3 : a word or phrase used to describe and insult someone Stop calling me names! name 2 of 3 verb named; naming 1 : to choose a word or words by which something will be known : give a name to They plan to name the baby Diana. 2 : to refer to by the word by which a person or thing is known : call by name Can you name all the state capitals? 3 : to appoint to a job of authority Our principal was named superintendent of schools. 4 : to decide on Have you named the date for your wedding? 5 : mention entry 2 Just name your price. 6 : to choose to be Their son was named student of the year. name 3 of 3 adjective : well-known because of wide distribution That store doesn't sell name brands. names 1 of 2 noun plural of name 1 as in monikers a word or combination of words by which a person or thing is regularly known introduced himself and then asked what my name was Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance monikers nicknames titles nomenclatures designations pseudonyms appellations epithets monickers denominations appellatives surnames banners forenames denotations labels aliases compellations cognomina cognomens patronymics handles first names given names diminutives tags sobriquets maiden names family names middle names baptismal names trademarks pen names bynames brand names soubriquets binomials Christian names trivial names trade names cryptonyms misnomers matronymics monomials vernaculars hypocorisms noms de plume noms de guerre rubrics 2 as in insults an act or expression showing scorn and usually intended to hurt another's feelings quit calling her names Synonyms & Similar Words insults offences epithets outrages personalities sarcasms indignities slurs offenses barbs attacks affronts disses slaps slights darts dises digs disgraces brickbats pokes criticisms shames taunts cuts abuses girds jibes put-downs sneers mocks jeers quips invectives vituperations gibes catcalls disapprovals swipes dishonors tortures opprobriums knocks torments slams Antonyms & Near Antonyms compliments accolades commendations praises acclaim flatteries applauses adulations See More 3 as in faces outward and often deceptive indication a celebrity who is the head of the charitable organization in name only Synonyms & Similar Words faces appearances effects impressions semblances resemblances guises shows images seemings implications representations outwards pretenses likenesses suggestions displays shapes hints imitations masks insinuations fictions affectations cloaks facades surfaces poses glosses simulations airs impostures disguises demonstrations shells masquerades fronts exteriors pretences façades patinae make-belief make-believe veneers patinas Potemkin villages 4 as in reputations overall quality as seen or judged by people in general has a good name among fellow marine biologists Synonyms & Similar Words reputations reputes characters reports notes fames reps odors marks celebrities notorieties honors images personae credits renowns regards admirations reverences personas Antonyms & Near Antonyms shames discredit obloquies disgraces infamies odiums reproaches dishonors ignominies disreputes opprobriums See More 5 as in celebrities a person who is widely known and usually much talked about managed to get several names to appear at the restaurant's opening Synonyms & Similar Words celebrities personalities stars figures dignitaries notables personages superstars heroes notabilities celebs standouts luminaries icons somebodies lights notorieties megastars favorites VIPs ikons causes célèbres idols causes celebres monuments worthies heartthrobs immortals bigwigs magnates pillars eminences big shots demigods moguls barons nabobs kahunas panjandra panjandrums Antonyms & Near Antonyms nobodies mediocrities lightweights noncelebrities has-beens names 2 of 2 verb present tense third-person singular of name 1 as in labels to give a name to decided to name her new puppy "Bubbles" Synonyms & Similar Words labels nicknames titles terms dubs calls styles nominates designates denominates brands entitles christens baptizes clepes tags specifies surnames renames denotes stigmatizes misnames code-names miscalls relabels mistitles rechristens 2 as in mentions to make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically I don't want to name anyone in particular, but someone in this room fiddled with my car's radio Synonyms & Similar Words mentions notices notes quotes specifies cites instances indicates indicates suggests pronounces refers (to) introduces signals explains implies adverts (to) touches (on or upon) announces intimates drops infers denominates sounds intends designates publishes signifies clarifies interjects hints (at) advertises declares spells out broadcasts worms proclaims points (out) brings up alludes (to) publicizes insinuates interpolates broaches infiltrates interposes elucidates explicates clears (up) Antonyms & Near Antonyms forgets ignores disregards neglects slights overlooks passes over overpasses See More 3 as in nominates to pick (someone) by one's authority for a specific position or duty was named the provost of the university Synonyms & Similar Words nominates appoints assigns details places commissions constitutes designates delegates inducts attaches chooses institutes authorizes elects selects crowns creates deputes installs drafts thrones anoints ordains deputizes instates destines consecrates inaugurates enthrones makes invests handpicks votes (in) singles (out) Antonyms & Near Antonyms dismisses discharges fires expels removes throws out unmakes deposes uncrowns displaces overthrows ejects blackballs unseats evicts ousts dethrones See More 4 as in picks to decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities you don't like my offer? Just name your price Synonyms & Similar Words picks selects chooses tags prefers takes designates culls elects marks tabs nominates handpicks cherry-picks taps accepts preselects sets opts (for) appoints singles (out) fixes embraces adopts espouses settles (on or upon) Antonyms & Near Antonyms refuses rejects declines negatives turns down disapproves discards repudiates throws out spurns throws away jettisons See More 5 as in sets to decide upon (the time or date for an event) usually from a position of authority you name the date and I'll make sure I'm there Synonyms & Similar Words sets picks chooses selects designates appoints assigns announces arranges specifies coordinates fixes prefers adopts establishes pins (down) determines advertises publishes declares opts (for) singles (out) settles orchestrates 6 as in figures to come to a judgment about after discussion or consideration they finally named a date for the wedding Synonyms & Similar Words figures chooses opts decides rules finds resolves determines decrees settles (on or upon) picks selects referees culls concludes elects prefers adjudges umpires judges studies debates rules (on) handpicks arbitrates adjudicates questions ponders cogitates ruminates contemplates deliberates weighs chews over singles (out) considers thinks (about or over) meditates entertains mulls (over) Antonyms & Near Antonyms refuses rejects declines stalls temporizes delays abstains turns down hesitates halts waffles wavers vacillates shilly-shallies See More
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