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    Name

    /neɪm/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    A word or set of words by which a person or thing is known, addressed, or referred to.
    Her name is Alice.
    The title of a particular work of art, literature, or other creative endeavor.
    The book's name is 'To Kill a Mockingbird'.
    A reputation or character; fame.
    He made a name for himself as a great artist.
    verb
    To give a name to; to label.
    They decided to name their daughter Sophia.
    To mention or specify by name.
    Please name the candidates for the job.
    To identify or call by a particular name.
    The coach named the players for the match.

    Etymology

    Old English 'nama', from Proto-Germanic '*namon', from Proto-Indo-European '*nomin-' meaning 'to name'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    in name only
    Used to indicate that something is not genuine or substantial.
    to make a name for oneself
    To become well-known or famous.
    name and shame
    To publicly identify and criticize someone for wrongdoing.
    what's in a name?
    A phrase suggesting that the name of something does not affect what it is.
    name calling
    The use of insulting names or labels.

    Related Words

    nickname
    A familiar or humorous name given to a person or thing.
    surname
    A family name passed down through generations.
    pseudonym
    A fictitious name used by an author.
    eponym
    A person after whom a discovery, invention, place, etc., is named.

    Slang Meanings

    The good name
    He has a good name in the community.
    Take a name for oneself
    He's trying to take a name for himself in rap music.