name

name: noun

1》 a word or set of words by which someone or something is known, addressed, or referred to.

2》 a famous person.

    ↘a reputation, especially a good one.

3》 (in the UK) an insurance underwriter belonging to a Lloyd's syndicate.

verb

1》 give a name to.

    ↘identify or mention by name.

    ↘(name someone/thing after or N. Amer. also for) call someone or something by the same name as.

    ↘Brit. (of the Speaker) mention (an MP) by name as disobedient to the chair and thereby subject to a ban from the House of Commons.

2》 specify (a sum, time, or place).

adjective (of a person or product) having a well-known name.

Phrases

by (or of) the name of called.

call someone names insult someone verbally.

have to one's name [often with negative] in one's possession.

in all but name existing in a particular state but not formally recognized as such.

in someone's name

1》 formally registered as belonging to or reserved for someone.

2》 on behalf of someone.

in the name of for the sake of.

make a name for oneself become famous.

name the day arrange the date for a specific occasion, especially a wedding.

name names mention specific names, especially in accusation.

the name of the game informal the main purpose or most important aspect of a situation.

Derivatives

nameable adjective

Origin

OE nama, noma (n.), (ge)namian (v.), of Gmc origin.

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Synonyms:

Appellation, title, epithet, denomination, designation, descriptive term, Denominate, entitle, style, term, call, dub, phrase, christen, give an appellation to / Reputation, repute, credit, character, Mention, speak of, call by name / Note, distinction, fame, renown, celebrity, eminence, honor, praise, Nominate, designate, specify, indicate / Authority, behalf, part, stead / Family, connection, race / Memory, remembrance / Person, individual

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Name — (n[=a]m), n. [AS. nama; akin to D. naam, OS. & OHG. namo, G. name, Icel. nafn, for namn, Dan. navn, Sw. namn, Goth. nam[=o], L. nomen (perh. influenced by noscere, gnoscere, to learn to know), Gr. o mona, Scr. n[=a]man. [root]267. Cf. {Anonymous} … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
.name — Introduced 2001 TLD type Generic top level domain Status Active Registry Verisign Sponsor None Intended use Personal sites of individuals … Wikipedia
Name — (n[=a]m), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Named} (n[=a]md); p. pr. & vb. n. {Naming}.] [AS. namian. See {Name}, n.] 1. To give a distinctive name or appellation to; to entitle; to denominate; to style; to call. [1913 Webster] She named the child Ichabod. 1… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Name — For other uses, see Name (disambiguation). Ceremonies, such as baptism, can be used to give names. A name is a word or term used for identification. Names can identify a class or category of things, or a single thing, either uniquely, or within a … Wikipedia
Name — Namen sind, nach der aktuellen wissenschaftlichen Forschung, ein verbaler Zugriffsindex auf eine Informationsmenge über ein Individuum.[1] Sie sind somit einer Person, einem Gegenstand, einer organisatorischen Einheit (z. B. einem Betrieb) oder… … Deutsch Wikipedia
name — I. noun Etymology: Middle English, from Old English nama; akin to Old High German namo name, Latin nomen, Greek onoma, onyma Date: before 12th century 1. a. a word or phrase that constitutes the distinctive designation of a person or thing b. a… … New Collegiate Dictionary
.name — Jeder Name einer Domain im Internet besteht aus einer Folge von durch Punkte getrennten Zeichen. Die Bezeichnung Top Level Domain (vom englischen top level domain, übersetzt Bereich oberster Ebene; Abkürzung TLD) bezeichnet dabei den letzten… … Deutsch Wikipedia
name — See: CALL NAMES, HANDLE TO ONE S NAME, IN NAME, TAKE ONE S NAME IN VAIN, TO ONE S NAME … Dictionary of American idioms
name — See: CALL NAMES, HANDLE TO ONE S NAME, IN NAME, TAKE ONE S NAME IN VAIN, TO ONE S NAME … Dictionary of American idioms
Name plate — Name Name (n[=a]m), n. [AS. nama; akin to D. naam, OS. & OHG. namo, G. name, Icel. nafn, for namn, Dan. navn, Sw. namn, Goth. nam[=o], L. nomen (perh. influenced by noscere, gnoscere, to learn to know), Gr. o mona, Scr. n[=a]man. [root]267. Cf.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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