Name

Pronunciation: /neɪm/

Definitions of name

noun a word or set of words by which a person, animal, place, or thing is known, addressed, or referred to

Example Sentences

A1 What is your name?

A2 She couldn't remember the name of the restaurant they went to last night.

B1 I need to fill in my name and address on this form.

B2 The company decided to change its name to attract a younger demographic.

C1 His name is synonymous with success in the business world.

C2 The artist's name is known worldwide for his groundbreaking work in abstract art.

verb to give a title or epithet to; to identify by name

Example Sentences

A1 My mom names all of our pets.

A2 She named her new baby girl Lily.

B1 The scientist named the new species of flower after his daughter.

B2 The company decided to name their new product 'InnovateX'.

C1 The famous author is known for naming his characters after real people.

C2 The artist's ability to name colors accurately is highly regarded in the art world.

Examples of name in a Sentence

formal Please state your full name for the record.

informal What's your name?

slang Hey, what's your name, dude?

figurative His name is synonymous with success in the industry.

Grammatical Forms of name

• past tense: named
• plural: names
• comparative: more name
• superlative: most name
• present tense: names
• future tense: will name
• perfect tense: have named
• continuous tense: naming
• singular: name
• positive degree: name
• infinitive: to name
• gerund: naming
• participle: named

Origin and Evolution of name

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'name' originated from the Old English word 'nama' which was derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'namon'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'name' has evolved to not only refer to a word or set of words by which a person, animal, place, or thing is known or addressed, but also to denote a reputation or a title given to someone or something.