Definition of name

• n. - The title by which any person or thing is known or designated; a distinctive specific appellation, whether of an individual or a class.
• n. - A descriptive or qualifying appellation given to a person or thing, on account of a character or acts.
• n. - Reputed character; reputation, good or bad; estimation; fame; especially, illustrious character or fame; honorable estimation; distinction.
• n. - Those of a certain name; a race; a family.
• n. - A person, an individual.
• n. - To give a distinctive name or appellation to; to entitle; to denominate; to style; to call.
• n. - To mention by name; to utter or publish the name of; to refer to by distinctive title; to mention.
• n. - To designate by name or specifically for any purpose; to nominate; to specify; to appoint; as, to name a day for the wedding.
• n. - To designate (a member) by name, as the Speaker does by way of reprimand.