named

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Cody named himself after “Buffalo Bill,” one of the most famous showmen of the American Old West, and used the moniker for the rest of his career.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Pro wrestling is a realm where a man named John Cena plays a character named John Cena; the match outcomes are predetermined, but the personal stakes are huge.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

Shortly after the bombing, police named 17 suspects, but only Mieraili and Mohammed were initially apprehended.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Soccer named Carlos Cordeiro—who happened to maintain a relationship with New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

No one explains that a crush isn’t fun but is actually named for its ability to destroy.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith