Definitions

name

[neym] / neɪm /

NOUN

title given to something, someone

Synonyms

STRONGEST

brand flag label nickname sign signature style term

STRONG

agnomen alias appellation autograph cognomen denomination designation epithet eponym handle head heading matronymic moniker monogram namesake patronymic pseudonym rubric sobriquet surname tag

WEAK

agname autonym compellation nom de guerre nom de plume nomen pen name pet name place name prenomen proper name stage name trade name

Antonyms

WEAK

unknown

NOUN

fame, distinction

Synonyms

STRONGEST

character note reputation

STRONG

credit eminence esteem honor praise renown rep report repute

Antonyms

STRONG

censure condemnation dishonor disrespect ill repute

WEAK

unknown

NOUN

celebrity

Synonyms

STRONGEST

personality star

STRONG

entertainer headliner hero lion luminary notability notable somebody superstar

WEAK

big name celeb

Antonyms

WEAK

unknown

VERB

give a title

Synonyms

STRONGEST

call designate dub identify nickname

STRONG

baptize characterize christen classify define denominate entitle label nomenclature style tag term ticket title

WEAK

cognominate give a handle put tag on

Antonyms

WEAK

ignore

VERB

choose, designate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

announce appoint cite declare elect identify list make mention nominate recognize refer to select single out suggest

STRONG

classify commission connote delegate denote index instance mark peg remark signify slot specify tab tag tap

WEAK

pin down point to put down for put finger on

Antonyms

STRONGEST

deny ignore refuse reject

Example Sentences

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Have you been asked to tweak the name of a category or punch it up even more?

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Given the group’s commitment to costumed stage personas, the mixed sexuality of their members, and their name, the Village People came to represent the confluence of masculinity and queerness.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

While Sheeran is a household name, he started his career busking in Ipswich and playing to tiny audiences in pubs around the county.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

The combined company would continue to operate under the Dana name, retaining its listing on the New York Stock Exchange.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Evelyn is a pretty name, and her Cherokee cousins in Oklahoma are my neighbors.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

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