name

a language unit by which a person or thing is known

“his name really is George Washington”

“those are two names for the same thing”

a person's reputation

“he wanted to protect his good name”

family based on male descent

“he had no sons and there was no one to carry on his name”

a well-known or notable person

“they studied all the great names in the history of France”

“she is an important figure in modern music”

by the sanction or authority of

“halt in the name of the law”

a defamatory or abusive word or phrase

assign a specified (usually proper) name to

“They named their son David”

“The new school was named after the famous Civil Rights leader”

“They name him "Bobby"”

give the name or identifying characteristics of; refer to by name or some other identifying characteristic property

“Many senators were named in connection with the scandal”

“The almanac identifies the auspicious months”

charge with a function; charge to be

“She was named Head of the Committee”

“She was made president of the club”

“They name her vice president”

create and charge with a task or function

“nominate a committee”

mention and identify by name

“name your accomplices!”

make reference to

“he was named in connection with the invention”