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Name definition, a word or a combination of words by which a person, place, or thing, a body or class, or any object of thought is designated, called, or known. See more.
A1 [ C ] the word or group of words that is used to refer to a person, thing, or place: What's your name? My name's Alexis. I can't remember the name of the street he lives on. He didn't mention her by name (= he did not say her name). Fewer examples. You've got to type in your name, then your password. His eyes lit up when you mentioned her name.
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.
