Name Definition
name
noun
- a language unit by which a person or thing is known; "his name really is George Washington"; "those are two names for the same thing"
- a person's reputation; "he wanted to protect his good name"
- family based on male descent; "he had no sons and there was no one to carry on his name"
- a well-known or notable person; "they studied all the great names in the history of France"; "she is an important figure in modern music"
- by the sanction or authority of; "halt in the name of the law"
- a defamatory or abusive word or phrase
verb
- assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to; "They named their son David"; "The new school was named after the famous Civil Rights leader"
- give the name or identifying characteristics of; refer to by name or some other identifying characteristic property; "Many senators were named in connection with the scandal"; "The almanac identifies the auspicious months"
- charge with a function; charge to be; "She was named Head of the Committee"; "She was made president of the club"
- create and charge with a task or function; "nominate a committee"
- mention and identify by name; "name your accomplices!"
- make reference to; "His name was mentioned in connection with the invention"
- identify as in botany or biology, for example
- give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of; "List the states west of the Mississippi"
- determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a diagnostic analysis
"Name" in song lyrics
See how name is used in real songs:
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"when I entertain, It's like I took Sedrick for his name"
1st Infantry f/ Prodigy, Alchemist, Twin & Evidence — Fourth of July -
"The word is out, they misspelled your name"
2 Live Crew — You Got Larceny -
"I'ma stay in the street just as well as my name"
2 Live Crew — 2 Live is Here
Words that rhyme with name
Usage tips for "name"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "name" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for name to find words that pair well.