name Hear it!

name definition

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, naming 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

Related Forms:

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

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Alternate definitions:

telecom .name definition - telecom

idioms name idiom

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

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.


Webster's New World Roget's A-Z Thesaurus Copyright © 1999 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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.

Adjective modifier

  • maiden: When searching for a birth or marriage, remember to use the maiden name for women.

Modifies a noun

  • registration: More information about domain name registration is available on the online support website.

Noun used with modifier

  • domain: Can I just a buy domain name without web hosting?
name usage examples (more)

The word usage examples above have been gathered from various sources to reflect current and historical usage. They do not represent the opinions of YourDictionary.com.

name quotes

Our name for problems is significant.We call them headaches.You take a powder and theyare gone.

-Acheson, Dean Gooderham

I bind into myself today The strong name of theTrinity, By invocation of the same TheThree in One and One inThree.

-Alexander, Cecil Frances

Ningue¤  m no cais tem um nome so¤  .Todos te"  m tambe¤  m um apelido ou abreviam o nome, ou o aumentam, ou lhe acrescentam qualquer coisa que recorde uma histo¤  ria, uma luta, um amor. No one onthe dockshasjust onename.Everybody has a nickname too, or the name is shortened, or lengthened, or something is added that recalls a tale, a fight, a woman.

-Amado,Jorge

name quotes (more)

Webster's New World Dictionary of Quotations Copyright © 2005 by Chambers Harrap Publishers Ltd. All rights reserved. Published by Wiley, Hoboken, NJ. Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Link to this page:

Cite this page:

MLA Style

"name." Webster's New World College Dictionary. 2009

  • Your Dictionary. 4 July 2009
  • <www.yourdictionary.com/name>

APA Style

name. (2009). In Webster's New World College Dictionary

  • Retrieved July 4th, 2009, from www.yourdictionary.com/name

Comments:

Please or Register to post a comment