name
name / nām
adjective 1. famous or well known We will provide you with the best prices on top name brands! 2. bearing the words one is called or known by I wear a name tag to help people find me. Eoin Colfer, 1965 - noun 1. a word that identifies something and differentiates it from others; the word or words by which something is known What’s in a name? that which we call a rose By any other name would smell as sweet. From 'Romeo and Juliet' by William Shakespeare, 1564 - 1616 2. the outward appearance as opposed to reality A democracy in the Middle East must be more than a democracy in name only - it must live out its principles. Kay Granger, 1943 - 3. a descriptive characterization, often of a disparaging or derogatory nature Sticks and stones will break my bones, but names will never hurt me. English Proverb 4. a reputation or fame A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold. Proverbs 22:1 (NIV) 5. a word or words used to categorize Vices creep into our hearts under the name of virtue. Latin Proverb 6. a family A good name is a second inheritance. German Proverb verb 1. to specify a word by which something is to be known Constellations have always been troublesome things to name. Mark Twain, 1835 - 1910 2. to cite, mention or state specifically by the word or words known by If I were to name the three most precious resources of life, I should say books, friends, and nature. John Burroughs, 1837 - 1921 3. to set or specify You can name your own salary in this business. Rodney Dangerfield, 1921 - 2004 4. to designate for a specified honor, duty, or role The patient who names a doctor his heir makes a big mistake. Spanish Proverb etymology name, from the Anglo-Saxon nama (name) through the Middle English name, naam and related to the German name, Latin nomen, and Greek onoma. Thank you to Allen Ward for providing this etymology.