names

/neɪmz/
noun
  1. Words or phrases by which people, animals, places, or things are known or called.
    • The list of street names was confusing to new visitors.
    • He could remember the names of every bird he saw.
    • She wrote down all the names of the students in her class.
  2. Reputations or identities of people or groups.
    • The company made its name by producing high-quality furniture.
    • Several famous names attended the charity gala.
    • She wanted to clear her name after the false accusation.
verb
  1. Third person singular present tense of name: gives a name to someone or something.
    • She names her daughter after her grandmother.
    • He names all his plants after characters from books.
    • The committee names the new building after a local hero.
  2. Identifies or specifies someone or something.
    • The witness names the suspect in the police report.
    • He names the exact date when the project will be finished.
    • The article names the top five restaurants in the city.