Name

/neɪm/

Meaning & Definition

noun
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.
A word or set of words by which a person or thing is known, addressed, or referred to.
Her name is Alice.
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

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.
in name only
Used to indicate that something is not genuine or substantial.

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.