Definitions for the word "name" from multiple English dictionaries.
1. n.
The title by which any person or thing is known or designated; a distinctive specific appellation, whether of an individual or a class.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
2. n.
A descriptive or qualifying appellation given to a person or thing, on account of a character or acts.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
3. n.
Reputed character; reputation, good or bad; estimation; fame; especially, illustrious character or fame; honorable estimation; distinction.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
4. n.
Those of a certain name; a race; a family.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
5. n.
A person, an individual.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
6. n.
To give a distinctive name or appellation to; to entitle; to denominate; to style; to call.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
7. n.
To mention by name; to utter or publish the name of; to refer to by distinctive title; to mention.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
8. n.
To designate by name or specifically for any purpose; to nominate; to specify; to appoint; as, to name a day for the wedding.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
9. n.
To designate (a member) by name, as the Speaker does by way of reprimand.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
10. n.
1 word by which an individual person, family, animal, place, or thing is spoken of etc. 2 a (usu. Abusive) term used of a person etc. (called him names). B word denoting an object or esp. A class of objects etc. (what is the name of those flowers?). 3 famous person. 4 reputation, esp. A good one. v. (-ming) 1 give a name to. 2 state the name of. 3 mention; specify; cite. 4 nominate. have to one''s name possess. In the name of as representing; by virtue of (in the name of the law). In name only not in reality. Make a name for oneself become famous. nameable adj. [old english]
Source: Oxford English Dictionary, 1884
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