Synonyms of named

named 1 of 2

adjective

as in known

Related Words

• known
• specified

Dissimilar Words

• one
• certain
• unidentified
• anonymous
• unnamed
• unspecified
• specific
• particular
• given
• some

named

2 of 2

verb

past tense of name

1

as in called

to give a name to

decided to name her new puppy "Bubbles"

Synonyms & Similar Words

• called
• dubbed
• labeled
• termed
• nominated
• designated
• nicknamed
• titled
• entitled
• christened
• denominated
• styled
• baptized
• specified
• cleped
• renamed
• branded
• denoted
• tagged
• stigmatized
• misnamed
• surnamed
• rechristened
• code-named
• miscalled
• relabeled
• mistitled

2

as in mentioned

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

• mentioned
• specified
• cited
• noticed
• noted
• quoted
• indicated
• introduced
• suggested
• referred (to)
• explained
• announced
• touched (on or upon)
• pronounced
• designated
• implied
• published
• dropped
• intended
• inferred
• declared
• adverted (to)
• instanced
• denominated
• clarified
• proclaimed
• signaled
• intimated
• alluded (to)
• pointed (out)
• hinted (at)
• signified
• advertised
• brought up
• publicized
• interposed
• interjected
• sounded
• spelled out
• interpolated
• infiltrated
• cleared (up)
• broadcast
• broached
• insinuated
• elucidated
• explicated
• wormed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignored
• neglected
• overlooked
• forgot
• disregarded
• passed over
• slighted
• overpassed

3

as in appointed

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

was named the provost of the university

Synonyms & Similar Words

• appointed
• nominated
• assigned
• constituted
• designated
• commissioned
• attached
• placed
• inducted
• authorized
• detailed
• delegated
• elected
• created
• selected
• chose
• installed
• instituted
• crowned
• ordained
• inaugurated
• anointed
• deputized
• consecrated
• deputed
• destined
• drafted
• instated
• made
• invested
• voted (in)
• enthroned
• handpicked
• throned
• singled (out)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dismissed
• fired
• expelled
• discharged
• removed
• deposed
• ejected
• ousted
• dethroned
• displaced
• unseated
• overthrew
• evicted
• threw out
• blackballed
• uncrowned
• unmade

4

as in selected

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

• selected
• chose
• picked
• elected
• took
• preferred
• designated
• culled
• tagged
• nominated
• opted (for)
• handpicked
• appointed
• adopted
• singled (out)
• cherry-picked
• marked
• tapped
• accepted
• set
• tabbed
• preselected
• embraced
• espoused
• fixed
• settled (on or upon)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• refused
• rejected
• declined
• turned down
• disapproved
• repudiated
• discarded
• spurned
• threw out
• negatived
• jettisoned
• threw away

5

as in 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
• chose
• appointed
• picked
• designated
• selected
• announced
• specified
• assigned
• arranged
• adopted
• established
• fixed
• determined
• preferred
• declared
• published
• settled
• pinned (down)
• opted (for)
• coordinated
• orchestrated
• advertised
• singled (out)

6

as in chose

to come to a judgment about after discussion or consideration

they finally named a date for the wedding

Synonyms & Similar Words

• chose
• figured
• decided
• opted
• found
• resolved
• determined
• settled (on or upon)
• selected
• concluded
• ruled
• picked
• elected
• decreed
• preferred
• adjudged
• culled
• adjudicated
• ruled (on)
• handpicked
• pondered
• studied
• contemplated
• considered
• thought (about or over)
• judged
• refereed
• weighed
• singled (out)
• debated
• arbitrated
• chewed over
• deliberated
• questioned
• umpired
• entertained
• ruminated
• cogitated
• mulled (over)
• meditated

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• refused
• rejected
• declined
• turned down
• abstained
• hesitated
• halted
• delayed
• stalled
• temporized
• wavered
• vacillated
• waffled
• shilly-shallied

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of named

Verb

Over the years, many notable dignitaries have stayed here; hence the names of the eight signature suites, which are named after an iconic political visitor, such as Roosevelt and John Adams. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 May 2026

Yuko Shimizu created the flagship character as a British anthropomorphized white cat named Kitty White who wears a red bow. —Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2026

Or, the ongoing battle between conferences not named the SEC and the fight for CFP expansion. —Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026

Last month the company named former Nike executive Heidi O’Neill as its incoming CEO, succeeding Calvin McDonald in September. —Mark Faithfull, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026

It’s attributed to a cowherd named Caedmon, who is thought to have composed the poem in a burst of inspiration following a religious dream. —Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 18 May 2026

Starting with a hip-hop album called Black Moses — named after a favorite Isaac Hayes record — the seven albums will each focus on a single genre and include seven songs, for a total of 49 tracks. —Steve Appleford, SPIN, 18 May 2026

Siddiquee was named a Just For Laughs New Face in 2018 and reached the semifinals of America’s Got Talent in 2020. —Matt Grobar, Deadline, 18 May 2026

The organization named him a Young Leader for the Sustainable Development Goals, recognizing his work connected to clean energy initiatives. —Kansas City Star, 18 May 2026