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

There are plenty of mules to covet this season, from Neous’s raffia mule, to Loewe’s Origami style, named so after the way the leather folds. — Talia Abbas, Vogue, 10 July 2026

The April 7 raid, targeting a man living on the 5300 block of Woodside Way in Antioch, came just days before authorities announced that another suspect — a famous rapper named Reno Fiapoto, aka Tear It Off Greezy — had been charged in the killing. — Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 10 July 2026

But Cholowsky was named Big Ten Player of the Year and a first-team All-American for the second consecutive season. — Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026

Additionally, Oskar Metsavaht, BoF 500, founder and creative director of Osklen, UNESCO ambassador, and founder of Instituto E, was also named an advisor to the board of advisors. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 9 July 2026

Veteran Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+ exec Alisa Bowen as has been named as the new CEO of Fubo, replacing company co-founder David Gandler. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 9 July 2026

In addition, an incumbent Connecticut governor has not been voted out of office in the general election since 1954 when Republican John Davis Lodge lost to a young Democrat named Abe Ribicoff. — Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 9 July 2026

In 1980, Katleman was named President/CEO of Twentieth Century Fox Television. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 9 July 2026

The birds — a female named Långet, and two males named Mames and Sindålu — made their home on the island with the six other birds in September 2024, marking the first time since 1988 that Guam kingfishers have lived in the wild. — Finch Walker, USA Today, 3 July 2026