name after

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.

Example Sentences

One of cycling's top teams has been urged by a title sponsor to change its name after riders were targeted by pro-Palestinian protesters during the Vuelta a Espana.

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Carlson called out Attorney General Pam Bondi by name after the nation’s top prosecutor said she would “target” people who participate in “hate speech.”

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Sub-par on the night, Crocker was outfought by the all-action Limerick southpaw, but still left with a 'W' next to his name after Donovan was disqualified for landing a blow after the bell at the end of the eighth round.

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Colombia players had continuously campaigned for his release, chanting his name after winning 5-0 in Argentina to qualify for 1994 World Cup.

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Ms Hopkin said she did not know the student and only learned her name after the attack.

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