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.

mere designation, as distinguished from fact

He was a king in name only.

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.

a distinguished, famous, or great reputation; fame

to make a name for oneself.

a widely known or famous person; celebrity

She's a name in show business.

an unpleasant or derogatory appellation or expression

Don't call your brother names! Sticks and stones may break my bones but names will never hurt me.

a personal or family name as exercising influence or bringing distinction

With that name they can get a loan at any bank in town.

a body of persons grouped under one name, as a family or clan.

the verbal or other symbolic representation of a thing, event, property, relation, or concept.

( initial capital letter ) a symbol or vehicle of divinity

to take the Name in vain; the power of the Name.

to give a name to

to name a baby.

to accuse

He was named as the thief.

to call by an epithet

They named her speedy.

to identify, specify, or mention by name

Three persons were named in the report.

to designate for some duty or office; nominate or appoint

I have named you for the position.

to specify; suggest

Name a price.

to give the name of

Can you name the capital of Ohio?

to speak of.

British . (in the House of Commons) to cite (a member) for contempt.

famous; widely known

a name author.

designed for or carrying a name.

giving its name or title to a collection or anthology containing it

the name piece.

by name

personally; individually

She was always careful to address every employee by name.

not personally; by repute

I know him by name only.

call names

to scold or speak abusively of or to a person

Better not to call names unless one is larger and considerably stronger than one's adversary.

in the name of

with appeal to

In the name of mercy, stop that screaming!

by the authority of

Open, in the name of the law!

on behalf of

to purchase something in the name of another.

under the name or possession of

money deposited in the name of a son.

under the designation or excuse of

murder in the name of justice.

name names, to specify people by name

esp. those who have been accomplices in a misdeed

The witness in the bribery investigation threatened to name names.

to one's name

in one's possession

I haven't a penny to my name.