big name

noun

: a performer or personage of top rank in popular recognition

a big name in the business world

big-name

ˈbig-ˌnām 

adjective

Examples of big name in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Some big names missing due to injury include Dani Olmo, Jules Koundé, and Frenkie de Jong. — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2026

Wearing big name brands like Gucci and Issey Miyake, she’s been sporting a series of witchy outfits for the red carpet. — Erin Wisti, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026

Crumbl has reached customers by embracing third-party delivery and establishing celebrity partnerships with big names, including Kendall Jenner and Olivia Rodrigo. — Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026

Investors have another busy week of earnings ahead, with reports from big names that could provide more insight on plans for AI spending and how inflation is influencing profits. — ABC News, 23 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1881, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for big name

• acclaim
• aflame
• airframe
• ballgame
• became
• declaim
• defame
• disclaim
• doorframe
• exclaim
• inflame
• mainframe