How to Use name in a Sentence

name

1 of 2 noun
  • Please write your name on this line.
  • I refused to give them my name.
  • We had to memorize the names of all the countries in Africa.
  • She registered at the hotel under a false name.
  • State your name and occupation.
  • This is his song “Loving You” from the album of the same name.
  • My full name is Susan Elaine Smith.
  • Mark Twain's real name was Samuel Clemens.
  • Does the street have a quirky name?
    Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
  • Sarah’s name was last on the list.
    Literary Hub, 29 May 2026
  • No names, but the guy was a punk.
    Selome Hailu, Variety, 21 Feb. 2026
  • Gabrielle is the next name on the list.
    Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
  • The group kicked around a bunch of names.
    Brendan Quinn, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Save the names of the killers and abusers.
    Tom Dunlavey, ABC News, 28 Feb. 2026
  • Save the names of the killers and abusers.
    Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 13 Jan. 2026
  • How did the beaver moon get its name?
    Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 20 Oct. 2025
  • Here are some of the names that made the list.
    Michelle Fox, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2025
  • Roberts did not cite Trump by name.
    Andrew Chung, USA Today, 7 May 2026
  • But Nat hadn’t yet changed her name.
    James Marcus, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
  • His name was Michael Bloomberg.
    Evan Friss, Time, 3 Nov. 2025
  • The Dutch boy’s name was Joost.
    Cassandra Neyenesch, New Yorker, 29 Mar. 2026
  • The names of the new cast are below.
    Kate Aurthur, Variety, 3 Nov. 2025
  • Their name has not been released.
    Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 25 June 2026
  • The name of this dish doesn't deceive.
    Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
  • His name has not been released.
    Brandon Truitt, CBS News, 26 June 2026
  • Her name has not been released.
    Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
  • His name was not released due to his age.
    Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 21 Feb. 2026
  • Speed demons know Patrick Long’s name.
    Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 6 Jan. 2026
  • These names may be due for a pullback near term.
    Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 28 Mar. 2026
  • Include your full name and city/town.
    Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2026

name

2 of 2 verb
  • Can you name the person who attacked you?
  • All of the authors named above were influenced by his work.
  • A man named James Smith is on the phone.
  • She was named to replace him as the company's vice president.
  • We named our daughter “Mary” in honor of her grandmother.
  • The farms were not named in the study.
    Jennifer McLogan, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
  • How many named storms were there last year?
    Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2026
  • There’s even a rude girl named Manon.
    Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
  • The Phillies had not named a starter.
    CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
  • The fourth suspect has not been named.
    Elaine Mallon, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2026
  • If nerves rise, slow the pace and name a clear boundary.
    Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 8 Jan. 2026
  • There was this guy named Mad Wayne in there.
    Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 19 Mar. 2026
  • Armour Yards is named for the site.
    Sara Gregory, AJC.com, 5 Feb. 2026
  • The couple has a son named Noah.
    Scott Huver, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
  • At least one of those bullets struck the boy, who has not been named.
    Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2025
  • Soma is 19 and was named man of the match.
    Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026
  • When he was born, his mom almost named him Leo.
    Anna Halkidis, Parents, 15 Oct. 2025
  • None of the companies were named in the study.
    Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 June 2026
  • What will the next tropical storms be named?
    Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
  • Each one is named after a flower.
    Kerri Corrado, CBS News, 13 May 2026
  • The statement did not name the suspect.
    Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
  • Mann, however, has agreed to be named.
    Jennifer Peltz, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
  • Freeman did not name the outlet.
    Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
  • Trump did not name his selection.
    Phil Mattingly, CNN Money, 30 Jan. 2026
  • The report names four RAs who were present that night.
    Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2025
  • If a team chat gets heated, pause to name your goal and request a clear next step.
    Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2026
  • He was named to his fourth Pro Bowl for his efforts.
    Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Jan. 2026
  • So much so, that he was named Player of the Match.
    Ben Church, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Our teeny one is named for her Oma and already so loved.
    Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 16 Jan. 2026
  • He was named to the Atlanta all-region team.
    Gary Bedore june 3, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2026

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