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

For a drink and a snack with a view, head up to Süreyya, named after one of the stars in the Seven Sisters constellation, and raise a glass of top-tier Turkish wine to the Haghia Sophia looming grandly behind you. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026

Li-Ning was founded in 1990 by a former Chinese Olympic Gold medalist who named the company after himself. —Justina Lee, CNBC, 2 June 2026

The French had named it for the strait (detroit) below. —Literary Hub, 26 May 2026

The study, conducted by the Centre for Aging Better as part of the nation’s first anti-ageism campaign, found that among the 100 highest-earning films for 2023, 2024 and 2025, six films featured someone named Chris as opposed to just five centering on older women. —Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 25 May 2026

The Fiat Topolino, a quadricycle designed to democratize urban mobility; 3D printed pasta for Barilla, and a self-balancing electric wheelchair named Genny Zero were among the future-defining creations that topped the Compasso d’Oro 2026 awards on Friday. —Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 25 May 2026

The pair welcomed their first child, named Dakota after the Culkins' late sister, on April 5, 2021. —Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 25 May 2026

Looking at the 100 highest-grossing films in 2023, 2024 and 2025, six featured a man named Chris in the lead, while just five starred a woman over 60. —Pat Saperstein, Variety, 25 May 2026

The tour’s been highly anticipated as Arirang, the group’s album that the tour’s named after, is their first album in years. —Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 25 May 2026