name
[neym]
noun
verb (used with object), named, nam·ing.
adjective
Origin of name
before 900; Middle English; Old English nama; cognate with German Name, Gothic namô; akin to Old Norse nafn, Latin nōmen, Greek ónoma, Old Irish ainm, Polish imię, Czech jméno
Synonyms for name
1. Name, title both refer to the label by which a person is known. Name is the simpler and more general word for appellation: The name is John. A title is an official or honorary term bestowed on a person or the specific designation of a book, article, etc.: He now has the title of Doctor. Treasure Island is the title of a book. 4. repute, character, credit. 5. note, distinction, renown, eminence. 6. personality. 14. nickname, dub, denominate. 16. choose. 17. mention.
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Related Words for namer
dominant, authoritative, leading, persuasive, famous, important, significant, strong, prominent, renowned, notable, illustrious, recognized, well-known, acclaimed, notorious, distinguished, esteemed, great, outstandingExamples from the Web for namer
Historical Examples of namer
There is then a tug-of-war, with the Namer and Foolie as the leaders.
The Traditional Games of England, Scotland, and Ireland (Vol I of II)Alice Bertha Gomme
Two are chosen, the one to be Namer, and the other Guesser or Witch.
The Traditional Games of England, Scotland, and Ireland (Vol I of II)Alice Bertha Gomme
Noah is the supreme symbol of science, he the first namer of the animals in the ark.
UnicornsJames Huneker
In the first place, the Hebrew word Namer signifies "spotted," and is given to the animal in allusion to its colours.
Bible Animals;J. G. Wood
The two parties then come to a tug, with the Namer and Guesser as leaders.
The Traditional Games of England, Scotland, and Ireland (Vol I of II)Alice Bertha Gomme
name
noun
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Word Origin for name
Old English nama, related to Latin nomen, Greek noma, Old High German namo, German Namen
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