Synonyms of name

name 1 of 3

noun

1

as in moniker

a word or combination of words by which a person or thing is regularly known

introduced himself and then asked what my name was

Synonyms & Similar Words

• moniker
• title
• nickname
• nomenclature
• surname
• pseudonym
• designation
• appellation
• epithet
• denomination
• monicker
• banner
• cognomen
• appellative
• denotation
• compellation
• handle
• label
• first name
• alias
• given name
• Christian name
• tag
• forename
• maiden name
• middle name
• family name
• diminutive
• patronymic
• sobriquet
• baptismal name
• soubriquet
• pen name
• matronymic
• binomial
• brand name
• byname
• trademark
• nom de plume
• trade name
• misnomer
• cryptonym
• vernacular
• monomial
• trivial name
• nom de guerre
• rubric
• hypocorism

2

as in insult

an act or expression showing scorn and usually intended to hurt another's feelings

quit calling her names

Synonyms & Similar Words

• insult
• offence
• sarcasm
• epithet
• outrage
• indignity
• personality
• diss
• slur
• slap
• affront
• offense
• attack
• slight
• dart
• barb
• disgrace
• dis
• poke
• dig
• cut
• criticism
• brickbat
• shame
• taunt
• gird
• abuse
• jibe
• sneer
• put-down
• mock
• gibe
• disapproval
• quip
• dishonor
• jeer
• invective
• vituperation
• swipe
• opprobrium
• catcall
• torture
• knock
• torment
• slam

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• compliment
• praise
• commendation
• applause
• acclaim
• accolade
• flattery
• adulation

• compliment
• praise
• commendation
• applause
• acclaim
• accolade
• flattery
• adulation

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3

as in appearance

outward and often deceptive indication

a celebrity who is the head of the charitable organization in name only

Synonyms & Similar Words

• appearance
• face
• impression
• effect
• first blush
• show
• semblance
• seeming
• guise
• outward
• resemblance
• likeness
• image
• implication
• suggestion
• display
• representation
• hint
• pretense
• mask
• cloak
• imitation
• air
• insinuation
• pose
• pretence
• demonstration
• surface
• shape
• facade
• fiction
• simulation
• front
• affectation
• disguise
• shell
• façade
• masquerade
• exterior
• gloss
• veneer
• patina
• make-belief
• make-believe
• imposture
• Potemkin village

4

as in reputation

overall quality as seen or judged by people in general

has a good name among fellow marine biologists

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reputation
• repute
• character
• report
• fame
• rep
• odor
• note
• mark
• credit
• honor
• notoriety
• image
• renown
• celebrity
• admiration
• persona
• regard
• reverence

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• shame
• dishonor
• disgrace
• reproach
• infamy
• discredit
• disrepute
• odium
• ignominy
• opprobrium
• obloquy

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• shame
• dishonor
• disgrace
• reproach
• infamy
• discredit
• disrepute
• odium
• ignominy
• opprobrium
• obloquy

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5

as in star

a person who is widely known and usually much talked about

managed to get several names to appear at the restaurant's opening

Synonyms & Similar Words

• star
• celebrity
• personality
• notable
• somebody
• icon
• personage
• notoriety
• dignitary
• hero
• superstar
• cause célèbre
• light
• celeb
• standout
• figure
• notability
• VIP
• cause celebre
• luminary
• megastar
• ikon
• favorite
• idol
• worthy
• monument
• heartthrob
• pillar
• eminence
• immortal
• magnate
• baron
• bigwig
• demigod
• nabob
• mogul
• kahuna
• big shot
• panjandrum

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• nobody
• has-been
• lightweight
• noncelebrity
• mediocrity

• nobody
• has-been
• lightweight
• noncelebrity
• mediocrity

name

2 of 3

verb

1

as in to label

to give a name to

decided to name her new puppy "Bubbles"

Synonyms & Similar Words

• label
• call
• title
• nickname
• term
• dub
• nominate
• designate
• style
• entitle
• denominate
• christen
• baptize
• specify
• brand
• tag
• clepe
• rename
• denote
• stigmatize
• surname
• misname
• miscall
• code-name
• rechristen
• relabel
• mistitle

2

as in to mention

to make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically

I don't want to name anyone in particular, but someone in this room fiddled with my car's radio

Synonyms & Similar Words

• mention
• specify
• notice
• cite
• note
• quote
• indicate
• instance
• introduce
• refer (to)
• touch (on or upon)
• suggest
• explain
• pronounce
• announce
• advert (to)
• imply
• drop
• infer
• publish
• clarify
• intend
• designate
• signify
• signal
• declare
• point (out)
• advertise
• proclaim
• hint (at)
• allude (to)
• sound
• spell out
• publicize
• intimate
• worm
• denominate
• broadcast
• bring up
• interject
• elucidate
• clear (up)
• broach
• interpolate
• insinuate
• infiltrate
• interpose
• explicate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• forget
• ignore
• slight
• disregard
• pass over
• overlook
• neglect
• overpass

• forget
• ignore
• slight
• disregard
• pass over
• overlook
• neglect
• overpass

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3

as in to nominate

to pick (someone) by one's authority for a specific position or duty

was named the provost of the university

Synonyms & Similar Words

• nominate
• appoint
• assign
• constitute
• designate
• place
• attach
• detail
• commission
• choose
• delegate
• authorize
• elect
• induct
• create
• select
• institute
• crown
• install
• ordain
• inaugurate
• vote (in)
• draft
• make
• deputize
• consecrate
• anoint
• depute
• invest
• instate
• single (out)
• throne
• enthrone
• destine
• handpick

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dismiss
• fire
• discharge
• expel
• remove
• throw out
• overthrow
• displace
• depose
• eject
• unseat
• oust
• evict
• dethrone
• unmake
• uncrown
• blackball

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• dismiss
• fire
• discharge
• expel
• remove
• throw out
• overthrow
• displace
• depose
• eject
• unseat
• oust
• evict
• dethrone
• unmake
• uncrown
• blackball

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4

as in to select

to decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities

you don't like my offer? Just name your price

Synonyms & Similar Words

• select
• choose
• pick
• take
• tag
• prefer
• elect
• designate
• opt (for)
• single (out)
• nominate
• cull
• handpick
• accept
• tab
• mark
• adopt
• cherry-pick
• tap
• appoint
• set
• embrace
• settle (on or upon)
• preselect
• fix
• espouse

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• refuse
• reject
• decline
• turn down
• negative
• repudiate
• disapprove
• discard
• throw away
• throw out
• spurn
• jettison

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• refuse
• reject
• decline
• turn down
• negative
• repudiate
• disapprove
• discard
• throw away
• throw out
• spurn
• jettison

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5

as in to set

to decide upon (the time or date for an event) usually from a position of authority

you name the date and I'll make sure I'm there

Synonyms & Similar Words

• set
• choose
• pick
• select
• designate
• appoint
• specify
• announce
• assign
• adopt
• establish
• arrange
• fix
• determine
• prefer
• coordinate
• pin (down)
• advertise
• declare
• publish
• opt (for)
• single (out)
• settle
• orchestrate

6

as in to choose

to come to a judgment about after discussion or consideration

they finally named a date for the wedding

Synonyms & Similar Words

• choose
• figure
• decide
• opt
• find
• resolve
• settle (on or upon)
• determine
• rule
• select
• conclude
• pick
• decree
• elect
• prefer
• rule (on)
• single (out)
• arbitrate
• adjudicate
• think (about or over)
• adjudge
• judge
• cull
• study
• question
• contemplate
• debate
• deliberate
• ponder
• referee
• chew over
• handpick
• consider
• weigh
• mull (over)
• meditate
• umpire
• entertain
• cogitate
• ruminate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• refuse
• reject
• turn down
• decline
• hesitate
• abstain
• delay
• halt
• stall
• temporize
• waver
• vacillate
• waffle
• shilly-shally

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• refuse
• reject
• turn down
• decline
• hesitate
• abstain
• delay
• halt
• stall
• temporize
• waver
• vacillate
• waffle
• shilly-shally

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name

3 of 3

adjective

as in respected

having a good reputation especially in a field of knowledge

the university's physics department boasts a number of name physicists

Synonyms & Similar Words

• respected
• respectable
• prestigious
• distinguished
• reputed
• recognized
• reputable
• esteemed
• famous
• renowned
• worthy
• estimable
• prominent
• honorable
• venerable
• famed
• good
• creditable
• honored
• celebrated
• notable
• illustrious
• praiseworthy
• redoubtable
• well-known

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disreputable
• unknown
• shadowy
• obscure
• shady
• seedy
• undistinguished
• no-name

• disreputable
• unknown
• shadowy
• obscure
• shady
• seedy
• undistinguished
• no-name

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Phrases Containing name

• given name
• maiden name
• first name
• Christian name
• last name
• name of the game
• family name

• given name
• maiden name
• first name
• Christian name
• last name
• name of the game
• family name

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