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name (nām)

noun

  1. a word or phrase by which a person, thing, or class of things is known, called, or spoken to or of; appellation; title
  2. a word or words expressing some quality considered characteristic or descriptive of a person or thing, often showing approval or disapproval; epithet
  3. the sacred designation of a deity His ineffable name
    1. fame, reputation, or character a good name
    2. good reputation
  5. a family or clan the last of his name
  6. appearance only, not reality; semblance chief in name only
  7. a distinguished or famous person the greatest name in science

Etymology: ME < OE nama, akin to Ger name < IE base *(o)nomṇ > L nomen, Gr onoma, onyma

adjective

  1. ☆ having a good reputation; well-known a name brand
  2. carrying a name a name tag

transitive verb named, nam′·ing

  1. to give a name or title to; entitle; style
  2. to designate, mention, or refer to by name
  3. to identify by the right name name all the oceans
  4. to nominate or appoint to a post, situation, or office
  5. to set or fix; specify (a date, price, etc.)
  6. to speak about; mention

name Related Forms

name′·able adjective or nam′·able nam′er noun

name Idioms

call names

to speak of or to in an abusive manner

in the name of

  1. in appeal or reference to
  2. by the authority of; as the representative of
  3. as belonging to

know only by name

to be familiar with the name of but not know personally

name names

to identify specific persons, esp. as doing wrong

to one's name

belonging to one

name Synonyms

name

n.

  1. A title

    proper name, Christian name, given name, cognomen, appellation, designation, first name, family name, compellation, title, prenomen, denomination, surname, agnomen, agname, style, sign, patronymic, matronymic, eponym*, moniker*, handle*; see also signature.

  2. Reputation

    renown, honor, repute; see fame 1.

  3. An epithet

    nickname, pen name, pseudonym, sobriquet, stage name, nom de plume, nom de guerre (both French), pet name, fictitious name; see also alias. see also curse 1, insult.

    Insulting names include: devil, imbecile, idiot, blackguard, rat, skunk, dog, pig, fool, moron, punk, brute, cochon, canaille (both French), ladrón, galopin (both Spanish), Schweinhund, Schweinigel, Lausejunge, Lausehund (all German); bum*, boob*, oaf*, goon*, sourpuss*, dumb Dora*, specks*, four-eyes*, skinny*, fatty*, windbag*, buttinski*, meshugana*, nerd*, dork*, doofus*, jerk*, louse*, schmuck*, sap*, sleaze*, creep*, wimp*, weenie*, wuss*, dweeb*, geek*, turkey*, bimbo*, pinhead*, dingbat*, ditz*, airhead*, nitwit*, klutz*, bonehead*, musclehead*;

  4. A famous person

    star, hero, lion, person of renown, celeb*, headline attraction*, blue-booker*, headliner*; see also celebrity 2, personage 2.

call names

swear at, castigate, slander, defame, attack; see also curse 2, insult.

in the name of

by authority of, in reference to, as representative of; see for.

know only by name

be acquainted with, not know personally, have heard of; see know 3.

to one's name

belonging to one, in one's possession, possessed by; see owned.

name Synonyms

name

v.

  1. To give a name

    call, christen, baptize, style, term, label, identify, provide with nomenclature, classify, denominate, designate, title, entitle, nickname, characterize, label, ticket, dub*, pin a moniker on*, put the tag on*, give a handle*; see also describe, define.

  2. To indicate by name

    refer to, specify, signify, denote, single out, mark, suggest, connote, point to, note, remark, index, list, cite; see also mention, refer 2.

  3. To appoint

    elect, nominate, select; see delegate 1.

.name Telecom Definition

Pronounced dot name.The Internet generic Top Level Domain (gTLD) reserved exclusively for individuals.This is an unsponsored domain. See also Internet, gTLD, and unsponsored domain.

name Usage Examples

Possessives

author: Authors ' names: first name in full, other initial(s ), family name in full.

Converse of object

  • register: We can register.uk domain names on your behalf.
  • enter: Enter the name of a mail folder in the box provided.
  • give: In June 2004, I was finally given a name for my condition - PCOS.
  • bear: A substantial stone bridge, bearing the name of Coronation Bridge, was erected across the Wear in front of Newhouse in 1839.
  • choose: Choose a name for the campaign, a catchy one.
  • specify: AuthName: specify the name you want to assign to the protected area.

Adjective modifier

  • maiden: When searching for a birth or marriage, remember to use the maiden name for women.
  • same: Based on the popular BBC Schools television series of the same name.
  • full: The company's full name must appear in a legible form at all business premises.
  • big: Dave Smith won the clash of the 2 big names beating John McLarty in 4 sets.
  • real: Here's a few we came up with, lets see if you can all work out the real names.

Modifies a noun

  • registration: More information about domain name registration is available on the online support website.
  • availability: Hong Kong company incorporation normally takes 7 to 10 working days. Search name availability for your Hong Kong company.
  • badge: Impress 3000 Engraved only name badges to put a name to a face.

Noun used with modifier

  • domain: Can I just a buy domain name without web hosting?
  • brand: All the gifts used in our cakes are of the highest quality and we use top brand names where applicable.
  • household: Birthday Card Gallery Fault Gallery Updates Let's face it, I'm only a household name in my own home.
  • file: The path or file name for partial path and file name is invalid.
  • user: Put your user name in the User Name field.