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UK/["/neɪm/"]/US/["/neɪm/"]/

Meaning of Name

In simple words: A word that shows who someone is.

Name in a sentence

  • My name is Sarah and I love to read.
  • He wrote his name on the paper.
  • The name of the book is 'Harry Potter'.
  • She has a very unique name.
  • A name can represent a person's identity.

How to use Name

Use 'name' when talking about someone's personal title or identity. Avoid using it in very formal documents where titles may be more appropriate.

Grammar pattern

name + object

Memory hint

Think of 'name' as your personal brand—it's how people recognize you.

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Synonyms for Name

Opposites of Name

Common mistakes with Name

  • Confusing 'name' with 'title', forgetting they are different concepts.
  • Using 'name' as a verb incorrectly, such as 'I name the car'.
  • Not capitalizing proper nouns when referring to names.

Compare Name with Label, Title

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Frequently asked questions about Name

What does Name mean?

A word that shows who someone is.

What is the definition of Name?

a word or words that a particular person, animal, place or thing is known by

How do you use Name in a sentence?

My name is Sarah and I love to read.

Can you give another example of Name?

He wrote his name on the paper.

What are synonyms for Name?

Common alternatives include label, title, designation, moniker, appellation.

What is the opposite of Name?

Opposite meanings include unknown, anonymous.

What words go with Name?

It commonly pairs with Christian, first, given, have, bear, carry, appear, sound…, imply something, badge, tag, plate, by name, by the name of, in somebody/​something’s name, a change of name, give your name to something, a list of names, big, good, bad, have, become, make, name for, somebody’s name is mud, big, familiar, famous.

What are common mistakes when using Name?

Confusing 'name' with 'title', forgetting they are different concepts. Using 'name' as a verb incorrectly, such as 'I name the car'. Not capitalizing proper nouns when referring to names.

How do you pronounce Name?

US: /["/neɪm/"]/, UK: /["/neɪm/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Name?

Use 'name' when talking about someone's personal title or identity. Avoid using it in very formal documents where titles may be more appropriate.

What CEFR level is Name?

"Name" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.