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NAME definition: 1. the word or words that a person, thing, or place is known by: 2. the opinion or reputation that…. Learn more.
1. a. : a word or phrase that constitutes the distinctive designation of a person or thing. The boy's name is Brad. 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.
an appellation, title, or epithet, applied descriptively, in honor, abuse, etc. a reputation of a particular kind given by common opinion: to protect one's good name. Synonyms: credit, character, repute. a distinguished, famous, or great reputation; fame: to make a name for oneself.
When you name someone or something, you give them a name, usually at the beginning of their life.
1. To give a name to: named the child after both grandparents. 2. To mention, specify, or cite by name: named the primary colors. 3. To call by an epithet: named them all cowards. 4. To nominate for or appoint to a duty, office, or honor. See Synonyms at appoint. 5. To specify or fix: We need to name the time for our meeting. adj. Informal.
Your name is what you are called: Bill or Jennifer or whatever. Parents name their children, and children name their pets. Most of us have our first given name and our family name or surname. But name is also used more broadly: people who have made a name for themselves are well-known. Someone who calls us names makes fun of us.
Definition of name noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
