name after

Idioms

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.

Example Sentences

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That didn’t stop the “Tarps Off” throng of shirtless fans at Angel Stadium from chanting Adell’s name after the gaffe against the Rockies.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Crowds at the ceremony cheered and chanted his name after he formally took office, where he named key cabinet posts, including former youth activist Sudan Gurung as interior minister.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

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

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Feb. 18, 2026

A boy we decided we would name after Jimmie’s father.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson

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