A1noun 1K

Name

UK /["/neɪm/"]/ US /["/neɪm/"]/ Pronunciation

Definition

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

Listen to definition

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

Examples

• 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.

Usage notes

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.

Collocations

• 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

Synonyms

• label
• title
• designation
• moniker
• appellation

Antonyms

• unknown
• anonymous

Common mistakes

• 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.