Thesaurus: name
The title by which any person or thing is known or designated; a distinctive specific appellation, whether of an individual or a class.
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Definitions
- n. The title by which any class="def-link" href="https://vividlex.com/word/person">person or thing is known or class="def-link" href="https://vividlex.com/word/designated">designated; a distinctive specific appellation, whether of an individual or a class.
- n. A descriptive or qualifying appellation given to a person or thing, on account of a character or acts.
- n. Reputed character; reputation, good or bad; estimation; fame; especially, illustrious character or fame; honorable estimation; distinction.
- n. Those of a certain name; a race; a family.
- n. A person, an individual.
- n. To give a distinctive name or appellation to; to entitle; to denominate; to style; to call.
- n. To mention by name; to utter or publish the name of; to refer to by distinctive title; to mention.
- n. To designate by name or specifically for any purpose; to nominate; to specify; to appoint; as, to name a day for the wedding.
- n. To designate (a member) by name, as the Speaker does by way of reprimand.
- n. a language unit by which a person or thing is known
- n. a person's reputation
- n. family based on male descent