First Known Use: before 12th century
Dictionary
1name
noun \ˈnām\
: a word or phrase that refers to or that can refer to a specific person
: a word or phrase that refers to a specific place or thing
: a word or phrase that refers to a type or group of things
Full Definition of NAME
1
a : a word or phrase that constitutes the distinctive designation of a person or thing 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
5
: appearance as opposed to reality <a friend in name only>
6
: one referred to by a name <praise his holy name>
— 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>
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Origin of NAME
Middle English, from Old English nama; akin to Old High German namo name, Latin nomen, Greek onoma, onyma
Related to NAME
- Synonyms
- appellation, appellative, cognomen, compellation, denomination, denotation, designation, handle, moniker (also monicker), nomenclature, title
- Antonyms
- nobody, noncelebrity
2name
verb
: to give a name to (someone or something)
: to say the name of (someone or something)
: to choose (someone) to be (something)
namednam·ing
Full Definition of NAME
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>
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First Known Use of NAME
before 12th century
3name
adjective
: having a well-known name and good reputation
Full Definition of NAME
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
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First Known Use of NAME
1598
Related to NAME
- Synonyms
- esteemed, estimable, respectable, prestigious, recognized, reputable, reputed, respected
- Antonyms
- disreputable
NAME Defined for Kids
1name
noun \ˈnām\
Definition of NAME for Kids
1
: a word or combination of words by which a person or thing is known
2
: reputation 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!>
2name
verb
namednam·ing
Definition of NAME for Kids
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.>
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: to decide on <Have you named the date for your wedding?>
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: 2mention <Just name your price.>
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: to choose to be <Their son was named student of the year.>
3name
adjective
Definition of NAME for Kids
: well-known because of wide distribution <That store doesn't sell name brands.>
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