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present tense form of name (3rd person singular).
plural of name.

names

NOUN

title given to something, someone

Synonyms

STRONGEST

brand flag label nickname sign signature style term

STRONG

agnomen alias appellation autograph cognomen denomination designation epithet eponym handle head heading matronymic moniker monogram namesake patronymic pseudonym rubric sobriquet surname tag

WEAK

agname autonym compellation nom de guerre nom de plume nomen pen name pet name place name prenomen proper name stage name trade name

Antonyms

WEAK

unknown

NOUN

fame, distinction

Synonyms

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character note reputation

STRONG

credit eminence esteem honor praise renown rep report repute

Antonyms

STRONG

censure condemnation dishonor disrespect ill repute

WEAK

unknown

NOUN

celebrity

Synonyms

STRONGEST

personality star

STRONG

entertainer headliner hero lion luminary notability notable somebody superstar

WEAK

big name celeb

Antonyms

WEAK

unknown

VERB

give a title

Synonyms

STRONGEST

call designate dub identify nickname

STRONG

baptize characterize christen classify define denominate entitle label nomenclature style tag term ticket title

WEAK

cognominate give a handle put tag on

Antonyms

WEAK

ignore neglect

VERB

choose, designate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

announce appoint cite declare elect identify list make mention nominate recognize refer to select single out suggest

STRONG

classify commission connote delegate denote index instance mark peg remark signify slot specify tab tag tap

WEAK

pin down point to put down for put finger on

Antonyms

STRONGEST

deny ignore refuse reject

WEAK

neglect

Example Sentences

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The Jenner-Kardashian clan doesn’t have the best track record when promoting products other than those bearing their names.

From Salon • Jul. 2, 2026

The hospital should absolutely inform physicians if their names and likenesses are being employed in this way, and they should also be told in advance what patients will be solicited in their name.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 2, 2026

Nothing in the theatre group's announcement mentions the former Duke of York - and theatres do change names, such as the Shaftesbury Theatre in London being named after Dame Judi Dench.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026

Brennan’s lawsuit names Trump as a defendant, as well as law-enforcement officials including acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and FBI Director Kash Patel.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026

No one used first names at the Academy.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin