Name
noun
The word or words that a person, thing or place is known by.
Her name is Sarah
Often appears as...
- first name
- last name
verb
To identify or give a title to.
Could you name the capital of France?
Often appears as...
- name the date
- name the place
noun
A famous or important person.
He's a big name in the industry
Often appears as...
- big name
- household name
verb
To choose someone for a particular job or task.
He's been named as her successor
Often appears as...
- name a successor
- name a candidate
noun
The reputation of someone or something.
The company has a good name in the market
Often appears as...
- good name
- bad name
verb
To decide or choose.
Name your price
Often appears as...
- name a price
- name a time
noun
An expression or term used for someone or something.
She goes by the name of Jane
Often appears as...
- go by the name
- under the name
Usage tips
Idiomatic
noun
The word or words that a person, thing or place is known by.
Her name is Sarah
Often appears as...
- first name
- last name
verb
To identify or give a title to.
Could you name the capital of France?
Often appears as...
- name the date
- name the place
noun
A famous or important person.
He's a big name in the industry
Often appears as...
- big name
- household name
verb
To choose someone for a particular job or task.
He's been named as her successor
Often appears as...
- name a successor
- name a candidate
noun
The reputation of someone or something.
The company has a good name in the market
Often appears as...
- good name
- bad name
verb
To decide or choose.
Name your price
Often appears as...
- name a price
- name a time
noun
An expression or term used for someone or something.
She goes by the name of Jane
Often appears as...
- go by the name
- under the name
Usage tips
Idiomatic
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Pro Tip 1/3Naming Traditions
Different cultures have unique naming conventions and number of names.
In Spain, people often have two surnames.
Pro Tip 2/3Formal Introductions
Use full names during formal introductions, not nicknames or short forms.
Please meet Dr. Elizabeth King.
Pro Tip 3/3Nickname Acceptance
Nicknames are informal; always ask if it's okay to use one instead of a full name.
Do you mind if I call you Liz instead of Elizabeth?
Pro Tip 1/3Naming Traditions
Different cultures have unique naming conventions and number of names.
In Spain, people often have two surnames.
Pro Tip 2/3Formal Introductions
Use full names during formal introductions, not nicknames or short forms.
Please meet Dr. Elizabeth King.
Pro Tip 3/3Nickname Acceptance
Nicknames are informal; always ask if it's okay to use one instead of a full name.
Do you mind if I call you Liz instead of Elizabeth?
Pro Tip 1/3Naming Traditions
Different cultures have unique naming conventions and number of names.
In Spain, people often have two surnames.
Pro Tip 2/3Formal Introductions
Use full names during formal introductions, not nicknames or short forms.
Please meet Dr. Elizabeth King.
Pro Tip 3/3Nickname Acceptance
Nicknames are informal; always ask if it's okay to use one instead of a full name.
Do you mind if I call you Liz instead of Elizabeth?
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The world’s most...
Other than that, we know little more than what we can see. The letters are varied in style and height. Some are borrowed from other scripts, but many are unique. The taller letters have been named gallows characters. The manuscript is highly decorated throughout with scroll-like embellishments. It appears to be written by two or more hands,
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How to create a great...
apple and coca-cola others are small as a one-person business with so many brands in the world it's getting harder to create and find a unique name so how do you create a great brand name how can you play and win the name game you start with three steps first select what type of name you want there are seven different categories of
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The language of lying —...
The statement is short and direct, calling the child by name and addressing his role in her life. So how can you apply these lie-spotting techniques to your life? First, remember that many of the lies we encounter on a daily basis are far less serious that these examples, and may even be harmless.
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Why do people get so...
That is completely false. If you experience math anxiety, it may not help to just know that math anxiety exists. Or perhaps it's reassuring to put a name to the problem. Regardless, if you take a look around yourself, the odds are good that you'll see someone experiencing the same thing as you.
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Questions No One Knows...
in our observable universe had its own universe, and all of the atoms in all those universes each had their own universe, and you repeated that for two more cycles, you'd still be at a tiny fraction of the total, namely, one trillion trillion trillion trillion trillion trillion trillion
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How to recognize a...
Though the name suggested impossibility, modern scientific and political progress raised hopes of these dreams finally becoming reality. But time and time again, they instead turned into nightmares of war, famine, and oppression. And as artists began to question utopian thinking,
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Are China and the US...
Think about that -- that's the name that China has given this country for more than a hundred years. Whether these two great civilizations, these two great countries, can in fact carve out a common future for themselves and for the world? In short, can we carve out a future
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What makes a hero? -...
When her sister's name is called from the lottery. How about assistance? Is anyone going to help her on her adventure? Haymitch. What about departure? Does she leave her ordinary world? She gets on a train to the capital. OK, so you get the idea.
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A whale saved my life PIPE...
I said goodbye and I said again, same thing I said to him the first time, I love you and thank you. So if I had to name the emotions I was feeling during this encounter,
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Genius: Aretha Chain of...
people of the world hereby crown you queen also make sure the world only sees the aretha franklin you want them to yeah you're gonna remember her name
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The world’s most...
Other than that, we know little more than what we can see. The letters are varied in style and height. Some are borrowed from other scripts, but many are unique. The taller letters have been named gallows characters. The manuscript is highly decorated throughout with scroll-like embellishments. It appears to be written by two or more hands,
Video examples
How to create a great...
apple and coca-cola others are small as a one-person business with so many brands in the world it's getting harder to create and find a unique name so how do you create a great brand name how can you play and win the name game you start with three steps first select what type of name you want there are seven different categories of
Video examples
The language of lying —...
The statement is short and direct, calling the child by name and addressing his role in her life. So how can you apply these lie-spotting techniques to your life? First, remember that many of the lies we encounter on a daily basis are far less serious that these examples, and may even be harmless.
Video examples
Why do people get so...
That is completely false. If you experience math anxiety, it may not help to just know that math anxiety exists. Or perhaps it's reassuring to put a name to the problem. Regardless, if you take a look around yourself, the odds are good that you'll see someone experiencing the same thing as you.
Video examples
Questions No One Knows...
in our observable universe had its own universe, and all of the atoms in all those universes each had their own universe, and you repeated that for two more cycles, you'd still be at a tiny fraction of the total, namely, one trillion trillion trillion trillion trillion trillion trillion
Video examples
How to recognize a...
Though the name suggested impossibility, modern scientific and political progress raised hopes of these dreams finally becoming reality. But time and time again, they instead turned into nightmares of war, famine, and oppression. And as artists began to question utopian thinking,
Video examples
Are China and the US...
Think about that -- that's the name that China has given this country for more than a hundred years. Whether these two great civilizations, these two great countries, can in fact carve out a common future for themselves and for the world? In short, can we carve out a future
Video examples
What makes a hero? -...
When her sister's name is called from the lottery. How about assistance? Is anyone going to help her on her adventure? Haymitch. What about departure? Does she leave her ordinary world? She gets on a train to the capital. OK, so you get the idea.
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A whale saved my life PIPE...
I said goodbye and I said again, same thing I said to him the first time, I love you and thank you. So if I had to name the emotions I was feeling during this encounter,
Video examples
Genius: Aretha Chain of...
people of the world hereby crown you queen also make sure the world only sees the aretha franklin you want them to yeah you're gonna remember her name
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Erma Bombeck
American Journalist
One thing they never tell you about child raising is that for the rest of your life, at the drop of a hat, you are expected to know your child's name and how old he or she is.
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Varun Sharma
Indian Actor
It's every actor's dream to be called the character's name.
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Paloma Picasso
French Designer
I've always been proud that my name stands for peace.
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Pete Postlethwaite
English Actor
I couldn't imagine living my life with another name.
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Samantha Morton
English Actress
My name can raise money on a small-budget film.
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Wiz Khalifa
American Rapper
Brand names aren't important to me at all.
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Pierre Cardin
French Designer
My name is more important than myself.
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Yalitza Aparicio
Mexican Actress
My name means 'sunrise of life.
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Thomas Tuchel
German Coach
I am not afraid of star names.
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Roddy Doyle
Irish Novelist
I like naming characters.
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Erma Bombeck
American Journalist
One thing they never tell you about child raising is that for the rest of your life, at the drop of a hat, you are expected to know your child's name and how old he or she is.
Quote examples
Varun Sharma
Indian Actor
It's every actor's dream to be called the character's name.
Quote examples
Paloma Picasso
French Designer
I've always been proud that my name stands for peace.
Quote examples
Pete Postlethwaite
English Actor
I couldn't imagine living my life with another name.
Quote examples
Samantha Morton
English Actress
My name can raise money on a small-budget film.
Quote examples
Wiz Khalifa
American Rapper
Brand names aren't important to me at all.
Quote examples
Pierre Cardin
French Designer
My name is more important than myself.
Quote examples
Yalitza Aparicio
Mexican Actress
My name means 'sunrise of life.
Quote examples
Thomas Tuchel
German Coach
I am not afraid of star names.
Quote examples
Roddy Doyle
Irish Novelist
I like naming characters.
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