Definitions for nameneɪm

Random House Webster's College Dictionary

nameneɪm(n.; v.; adj.)named, nam•ing

(n.)a word or phrase by which a person or thing is designated.
mere designation rather than fact:
a king in name only.
an often abusive descriptive epithet:
calling people names.
reputation: a reputation of distinction:
a bad name.
making a name for oneself.
a celebrity:
one of music's great names.
a clan; family.
a word or symbol in logic that respresents an entity.
(cap.) a symbol or vehicle of divinity:
Holy Name.
Category: Religion
(v.t.)to give a name to; call:
to name a baby.
to accuse by name: to identify by name.
named the thief.
to designate or nominate for duty or office.
to specify:
Name your price.
(adj.)famous; well-known:
a name author.
designed for or bearing a name:
name tags.
being used as the title of a collection or production:
the name piece in the anthology.

Idioms for name:

in the name of, with appeal to: by the authority of: in behalf of.
Stop, in the name of mercy.
Open, in the name of the law.
Category: Idiom
name names,to specify or accuse people by name.
Category: Idiom

Origin of name:

bef. 900; OE nama, c. OFris nama, OHG namo; akin to ON nafn, L nōmen, Gk ónoma, OIr ainm, Czech jméno

nam′er(n.)

Princeton's WordNet

name(noun)
a language unit by which a person or thing is known
"his name really is George Washington"; "those are two names for the same thing"
name(noun)
a person's reputation
"he wanted to protect his good name"
name, gens(noun)
family based on male descent
"he had no sons and there was no one to carry on his name"
name, figure, public figure(noun)
a well-known or notable person
"they studied all the great names in the history of France"; "she is an important figure in modern music"
name(noun)
by the sanction or authority of
"halt in the name of the law"
name, epithet(verb)
a defamatory or abusive word or phrase
name, call(verb)
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
"They named their son David"; "The new school was named after the famous Civil Rights leader"
name, identify(verb)
give the name or identifying characteristics of; refer to by name or some other identifying characteristic property
"Many senators were named in connection with the scandal"; "The almanac identifies the auspicious months"
name, nominate, make(verb)
charge with a function; charge to be
"She was named Head of the Committee"; "She was made president of the club"
appoint, name, nominate, constitute(verb)
create and charge with a task or function
"nominate a committee"
name(verb)
mention and identify by name
"name your accomplices!"
mention, advert, bring up, cite, name, refer(verb)
make reference to
"His name was mentioned in connection with the invention"
identify, discover, key, key out, distinguish, describe, name(verb)
identify as in botany or biology, for example
list, name(verb)
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
"List the states west of the Mississippi"
diagnose, name(verb)
determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a diagnostic analysis

Kernerman English Learner's Dictionary

name(noun)ɪm
the word or words that sb or sth is called
"What's your name?" "David Martin."; I forget the name of the town.; Scientists have not given the new bacteria a name yet.
nameɪm
using a name
She called each person by name.
nameɪm
indicates the name sb uses to buy or obtain sth
an insurance policy in the name of Katherine Hollis; a bank account in my name
nameɪm
using a name which may not be a real name
They made a reservation under the name of "Smith."
nameɪm
a well-known or famous person or thing
some of the biggest names in Hollywood
nameɪm
sb or sth well-known by almost everyone
In two years the company has become a household name.
nameɪm
the most important aspect
Fun, not winning, is the name of the game in this event.
name(verb)ɪm
to give sb or sth a name; = call
They named the puppy Polly.
nameɪm
to identify sb using their name
He named two top officials as the source of the information.
nameɪm
to state specifically what sth is
Name the price, and you can have it!
nameɪm
used after listing a few specific things, to say there are many more
They have ales, lagers, white beers, just to name a few.
nameɪm
to choose sb for a reward or official position; = nominate
The President named him to the Supreme Court.
nameɪm
indicates there are many possibilities
You name it, they sell it.

Wiktionary

name(Noun)
Any nounal word or phrase which indicates a particular person, place, class, or thing.
name(Noun)
Reputation.
name(Noun)
A person (or legal person).
name(Noun)
A unique identifier, generally a string of characters.
name(Noun)
An investor in Lloyds of London bearing unlimited liability.
name(Verb)
To give a name to.
1904: L. Frank Baum, The Land of Oz u2014 I will name the fellow 'Jack Pumpkinhead!'
name(Verb)
To mention, specify.
name(Verb)
To identify as relevant or important
naming the problem
name(Verb)
To publicly implicate.
The painter was named as an accomplice.
name(Verb)
To designate for a role.
My neighbor was named to the steering committee.

Origin: From nama, from namô, from h₁nḗh₃mn̥.

Webster Dictionary

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