name 1 of 3

noun

ˈnām How to pronounce name (audio)
Definition of namenext
1
as in moniker
a word or combination of words by which a person or thing is regularly known introduced himself and then asked what my name was

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
2
as in insult
an act or expression showing scorn and usually intended to hurt another's feelings quit calling her names

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in appearance
outward and often deceptive indication a celebrity who is the head of the charitable organization in name only

Synonyms & Similar Words
4
as in reputation
overall quality as seen or judged by people in general has a good name among fellow marine biologists

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms
5
as in star
a person who is widely known and usually much talked about managed to get several names to appear at the restaurant's opening

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

name

2 of 3

verb

1
as in to label
to give a name to decided to name her new puppy "Bubbles"

Synonyms & Similar Words
2
as in to mention
to make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically I don't want to name anyone in particular, but someone in this room fiddled with my car's radio

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in to nominate
to pick (someone) by one's authority for a specific position or duty was named the provost of the university

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms
4
as in to select
to decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities you don't like my offer? Just name your price

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms
5
as in to set
to decide upon (the time or date for an event) usually from a position of authority you name the date and I'll make sure I'm there

Synonyms & Similar Words
6
as in to choose
to come to a judgment about after discussion or consideration they finally named a date for the wedding

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

name

3 of 3

adjective

as in respected
having a good reputation especially in a field of knowledge the university's physics department boasts a number of name physicists

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of name
Noun
According to his mother, her son’s tattoos tell a story of love and loyalty: A crown, inked with the name of his first son, Santiago. — Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 18 Mar. 2025 The tipster gave police the Instagram handle and the name of the account’s owner. — Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2025
Verb
Best Latin Children’s Album category will now be named Best Children’s Album (Children’s Field). — Thania Garcia, Variety, 19 Mar. 2025 Taylor Swift has been named the top female artist of the last quarter century. — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Adjective
As interesting as the pro-name change argument may be, Zaslav may ultimately decide it’s not worth the investment in time and resources to make what is at the core a cosmetic change. — Vulture, 23 June 2022 Although pancake mix and syrup are not sold out in most stores, most popular or name brand items are harder to come by. — Dallas News, 26 Apr. 2020 See All Example Sentences for name
Recent Examples of Synonyms for name
  1. moniker
  2. insult
  3. appearance
  4. reputation
  5. star
  6. label
  7. mention
  8. nominate
Noun
  • The moniker is an apt evocation because the program pushes supercar lovers beyond their high-grip comfort zones, leveraging the Urus as a tool capable of tackling both urban environments and off-road terrain.
    — Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 18 Mar. 2025
  • As part of the changes, the project — which also includes the busy Whole Foods at First and University that will not be affected — is getting a new moniker: Cherry Lane.
    — Thomas Gounley, The Denver Post, 16 Mar. 2025
Definition of moniker
Noun
  • The dispute stems from last year’s feud wherein Drake and Lamar traded increasingly personal and unverified insults in a series of songs.
    — Alli Rosenbloom, CNN, 18 Mar. 2025
  • Tariffs on Canadian exports and repeated insults by President Donald Trump about Canada becoming the 51st state have Canadians pushing back with a term hockey fans may be familiar with.
    — Jalen Williams, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of insult
Noun
  • Burks eventually made his first appearance in the third period amid struggles for Robinson. –Spoelstra again reflected on the losing streak before the game.
    — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2025
  • During the appearance, Lutnick said the average American, using his mother-in-law as an example, would not complain about not receiving their checks for a month but that someone who was hacking the system would do so.
    — Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
Definition of appearance
Noun
  • At the time of Carr’s death, Lee was building a national reputation as a forensic scientist and could be counted on to be present with state police major crime investigators at high profile crime scenes.
    — Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 20 Mar. 2025
  • Providers can enforce access controls, while AI can confirm service reputation through on-ledger trust scores.
    — Evan J. Schwartz, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
Definition of reputation
Noun
  • It’s been a week since Ullmark capped off his star week with a victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs.
    — Julian McKenzie, The Athletic, 23 Mar. 2025
  • Series stars Erin Krakow, Kevin McGarry, Jack Wagner, Chris McNally, Pascale Hutton and Kavan Smith are all set to return.
    — Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 23 Mar. 2025
Definition of star
Verb
  • In environments that prioritize harmony and consensus, leaders who express disagreement may swiftly be labeled as poor listeners or seen as dismissive of differing viewpoints.
    — Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
  • Solutions such as translation services for the hearing impaired, parental leave for mothers and fathers, pay equity, time off for religious holidays and lactation rooms for nursing mothers all stem from what could be labeled DEIA research and advocacy.
    — H. Colleen Sinclair, The Conversation, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of label
Verb
  • But there’s no doubt that Jaclyn has taken it all a lot further by being so manipulative with Laurie, not to mention cheating on her husband.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
  • In his talk, Rasool spoke in academic language of the Trump administration’s crackdowns on diversity and equity programs and immigration and mentioned the possibility of a U.S. where white people soon would no longer be in the majority.
    — Gerald Imray, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2025
Definition of mention
Verb
  • New episodes currently air on Sunday nights at 9 p.m. Spencer’s recent credits include Teacup from Peacock, Marvel/Disney+’s Echo and The English for Amazon/BBC, for which he was nominated for a BAFTA Award for Best Leading Actor.
    — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2025
  • Wood won a British Academy of Film and Television Arts TV Award for Best Female Performance in a Comedy Program in 2021, and was nominated again for the BAFTA TV category in 2022.
    — Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Definition of nominate

Phrases Containing name

Browse Nearby Words

namby-pamby
name
nameable
See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Name.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/name. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.

Copy Citation

Share

More from Merriam-Webster on name

Nglish: Translation of name for Spanish Speakers

Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about name

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

Popular in Grammar & Usage

See More

How to Use Em Dashes (—), En Dashes (–) , and Hyphens (-)

The Difference Between 'i.e.' and 'e.g.'

Why is '-ed' sometimes pronounced at the end of a word?

Words You Always Have to Look Up

Democracy or Republic: What's the difference?
See More

Popular in Wordplay

See More

What do SCOTUS, POTUS, and FLOTUS mean?

Top 10 Sophisticated Insults

More Words with Remarkable Origins

Terroir, Oenophile, & Magnum: Ten Words About Wine

8 Words for Lesser-Known Musical Instruments
See More

Popular

See More

How to Use Em Dashes (—), En Dashes (–) , and Hyphens (-)

What do SCOTUS, POTUS, and FLOTUS mean?

Top 10 Sophisticated Insults
See More

Games & Quizzes

See All
Play Quordle: Guess all four words in a limited number of tries. Each of your guesses must be a real 5-letter word.
Quordle Can you solve 4 words at once?
Play Blossom: Solve today's spelling word game by finding as many words as you can using just 7 letters. Longer words score more points.
Blossom Word Game Pick the best words!
Play Missing Letter: a crossword with a twist. Each of the 25 puzzle words start with a different letter of the alphabet. Which letter is missing?
Missing Letter A daily crossword with a twist
burrowing owl athene cunicularia tilts its head outside its burrow on marco island florida
Guess the Curious Origins of These Everyday Words Oh, that’s where that comes from…
See All