name

name · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A word or set of words by which a person, animal, place, or thing is known.

  2. 2.

    A famous person or well-known brand.

  3. 3.

    A reputation, especially a good one.

  4. 4.

    To give a name to someone or something.

  5. 5.

    To identify or mention by name.

  6. 6.

    To appoint someone to a position.

Forms

plural: names

Related words

See also: identity, reputation, title
Synonyms: designation, label, title

Etymology

From Old English "nama," from Proto-Germanic "namon," from Proto-Indo-European "h₁nomn̥." Cognate with Latin "nomen," Greek "onoma," and Sanskrit "naman."