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name after

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  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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Bakeries once run by an 89-year-old chain part-owned by comedian Romesh Ranganathan will reopen under a new name after the sites were sold.

From BBC Aug. 12, 2026

The Gymkhana—which quietly dropped “Imperial” from its name after India gained independence in 1947—occupies prime real estate next to Modi’s official residence.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 10, 2026

In 2012, SK Hynix took on its current name after SK Telecom acquired a controlling stake.

From MarketWatch Jul. 9, 2026

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

As is the custom with crows, Bongo chose her name after her first flight.

From "Wishtree" by Katherine Applegate

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