name after

Idioms  

1. Also, name for. Give someone or something the name of another person or place. For example, They named the baby after his grandfather, or The mountain was named for President McKinley.

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Example Sentences

Richard Osman's House of Games will be getting a new name after its current host announced he is leaving the BBC quiz show.

From BBC

Her existence was first publicised when basketball star Dennis Rodman told The Guardian her name after his visit to Pyongyang in 2013.

From BBC

Etsy said it expects Depop to retain its name after the deal closes.

From MarketWatch

The woman’s name will be released after she is identified by the coroner, and the suspect’s name after he is booked into jail, the department said.

From Los Angeles Times

The 26-year-old fashion brand owner and documentary star became a household name after an appearance on ITV's Love Island in 2019.

From BBC