Synonyms of names

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noun

plural of name

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as in monikers

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

• monikers
• titles
• nicknames
• nomenclatures
• surnames
• designations
• pseudonyms
• epithets
• denominations
• appellations
• appellatives
• banners
• denotations
• forenames
• labels
• cognomens
• handles
• compellations
• first names
• aliases
• given names
• patronymics
• Christian names
• diminutives
• tags
• family names
• maiden names
• middle names
• sobriquets
• baptismal names
• pen names
• trademarks
• brand names
• binomials
• trade names
• trivial names
• misnomers
• monomials
• matronymics
• bynames
• vernaculars
• noms de plume
• cryptonyms
• noms de guerre
• hypocorisms
• rubrics

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as in insults

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

quit calling her names

Synonyms & Similar Words

• insults
• sarcasms
• outrages
• epithets
• personalities
• indignities
• slurs
• offenses
• barbs
• darts
• slights
• affronts
• slaps
• attacks
• digs
• dises
• brickbats
• disgraces
• pokes
• cuts
• criticisms
• taunts
• girds
• shames
• abuses
• put-downs
• sneers
• jeers
• gibes
• quips
• invectives
• catcalls
• mocks
• vituperations
• disapprovals
• swipes
• tortures
• knocks
• opprobriums
• dishonors
• torments
• slams

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• compliments
• commendations
• accolades
• praises
• acclaim
• flatteries
• applauses
• adulations

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as in faces

outward and often deceptive indication

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• faces
• appearances
• effects
• impressions
• shows
• guises
• semblances
• likenesses
• resemblances
• outwards
• seemings
• implications
• images
• pretenses
• representations
• suggestions
• displays
• hints
• imitations
• shapes
• insinuations
• masks
• airs
• fictions
• surfaces
• simulations
• cloaks
• poses
• demonstrations
• facades
• glosses
• affectations
• shells
• disguises
• fronts
• exteriors
• impostures
• masquerades
• make-believe
• veneers
• patinas
• Potemkin villages

4

as in reputations

overall quality as seen or judged by people in general

has a good name among fellow marine biologists

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reputations
• reputes
• characters
• reports
• reps
• odors
• notes
• fames
• marks
• notorieties
• honors
• celebrities
• images
• credits
• personae
• renowns
• regards
• admirations
• reverences

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• discredit
• shames
• reproaches
• infamies
• disgraces
• ignominies
• obloquies
• dishonors
• odiums
• opprobriums
• disreputes

5

as in celebrities

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

• celebrities
• stars
• personalities
• figures
• dignitaries
• notables
• personages
• heroes
• superstars
• VIPs
• luminaries
• standouts
• notabilities
• celebs
• icons
• lights
• somebodies
• favorites
• notorieties
• causes célèbres
• megastars
• idols
• monuments
• worthies
• immortals
• pillars
• magnates
• eminences
• bigwigs
• big shots
• heartthrobs
• demigods
• barons
• moguls
• nabobs
• kahunas
• panjandrums

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• nobodies
• mediocrities
• lightweights
• noncelebrities
• has-beens

names

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verb

present tense third-person singular of name

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as in labels

to give a name to

decided to name her new puppy "Bubbles"

Synonyms & Similar Words

• labels
• titles
• calls
• terms
• dubs
• nicknames
• styles
• nominates
• designates
• denominates
• entitles
• christens
• baptizes
• clepes
• specifies
• brands
• tags
• denotes
• renames
• surnames
• stigmatizes
• misnames
• code-names
• miscalls
• mistitles
• relabels
• rechristens

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as in mentions

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

• mentions
• notices
• specifies
• cites
• notes
• quotes
• indicates
• instances
• refers (to)
• suggests
• touches (on or upon)
• introduces
• explains
• implies
• announces
• pronounces
• adverts (to)
• drops
• points (out)
• signals
• intimates
• intends
• infers
• hints (at)
• publishes
• alludes (to)
• designates
• clarifies
• sounds
• signifies
• declares
• worms
• advertises
• proclaims
• denominates
• brings up
• spells out
• broadcasts
• interjects
• clears (up)
• infiltrates
• interpolates
• insinuates
• publicizes
• broaches
• interposes
• elucidates
• explicates

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignores
• forgets
• neglects
• passes over
• disregards
• overlooks
• slights
• overpasses

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as in nominates

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

was named the provost of the university

Synonyms & Similar Words

• nominates
• appoints
• assigns
• details
• constitutes
• places
• designates
• commissions
• delegates
• attaches
• inducts
• chooses
• authorizes
• elects
• institutes
• creates
• selects
• installs
• crowns
• ordains
• anoints
• drafts
• deputes
• deputizes
• consecrates
• inaugurates
• instates
• votes (in)
• makes
• invests
• singles (out)
• thrones
• destines
• enthrones
• handpicks

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dismisses
• discharges
• fires
• expels
• removes
• throws out
• displaces
• deposes
• unmakes
• overthrows
• ejects
• evicts
• unseats
• ousts
• dethrones
• uncrowns
• blackballs

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as in picks

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

• picks
• chooses
• selects
• tags
• takes
• prefers
• elects
• designates
• opts (for)
• culls
• singles (out)
• handpicks
• cherry-picks
• tabs
• nominates
• marks
• accepts
• taps
• appoints
• preselects
• adopts
• sets
• embraces
• fixes
• settles (on or upon)
• espouses

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• refuses
• rejects
• declines
• turns down
• disapproves
• negatives
• repudiates
• spurns
• discards
• throws out
• throws away
• jettisons

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as in sets

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

• sets
• picks
• chooses
• selects
• designates
• appoints
• announces
• specifies
• assigns
• arranges
• fixes
• coordinates
• prefers
• adopts
• establishes
• determines
• pins (down)
• declares
• publishes
• opts (for)
• singles (out)
• advertises
• settles
• orchestrates

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as in figures

to come to a judgment about after discussion or consideration

they finally named a date for the wedding

Synonyms & Similar Words

• figures
• chooses
• decides
• opts
• finds
• resolves
• settles (on or upon)
• determines
• rules
• picks
• decrees
• concludes
• selects
• rules (on)
• elects
• prefers
• judges
• debates
• adjudges
• thinks (about or over)
• culls
• singles (out)
• adjudicates
• referees
• handpicks
• studies
• contemplates
• ponders
• umpires
• arbitrates
• questions
• weighs
• deliberates
• considers
• cogitates
• ruminates
• meditates
• mulls (over)
• entertains
• chews over

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• refuses
• rejects
• declines
• turns down
• abstains
• stalls
• delays
• hesitates
• halts
• temporizes
• waffles
• wavers
• vacillates
• shilly-shallies

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of names

Noun

Meanwhile, Burberry unveiled a hyper-British, globally resonant campaign, A Good Sport, leaning on a cast of national and international names. — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 16 July 2026

Just on Summer House, Carl has three, and Jesse Solomon (always both names) has one. — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 16 July 2026

Some names, email addresses and other identifying information were either unredacted or not fully obscured. — Eric Tucker, Fortune, 15 July 2026

The Venice Film Festival’s immersive sidebar celebrates its 10th anniversary this year with a selection of projects, including titles featuring contributions by high-profile names such as Margot Robbie and Omar Sy. — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 15 July 2026

Numerous victims have said that their names and other sensitive information were not properly redacted in the files and criticized Blanche and the department for failing to investigate Epstein’s potential co-conspirators. — Ben Wieder, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026

The Hypermotard is perhaps one of, if not the most recognizable names in the category. — New Atlas, 15 July 2026

Stock futures are slightly higher, driven by semiconductor names. — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 15 July 2026

Florida has plenty of forwards who can kill penalties — Barkov, Lundell, Reinhart and Luostarinen the main names. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 8 July 2026

Verb

This metadata names the component and assigns it a generation number that is incremented each time a new security fix ships. — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 14 July 2026

The suit names OpenAI; OpenAI’s Chang Liu, a former Apple engineer, and OpenAI hardware chief Tang Tan, who previously led iPhone and Apple Watch product design. — Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 10 July 2026

Meanwhile the brand is absent from the answer that builds the shortlist, and nothing on the report names the brand. — Meghna Deshraj, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

The suit names Yale New Haven Hospital, Midstate Medical Center, and Hartford Healthcare Corporation as defendants. — Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 9 July 2026

The alleged use and reproduction of journalists’ work is central to the lawsuit, which also names Microsoft as a defendant. — Molly Crane Newman, Mercury News, 9 July 2026

Iran names one of Khamenei’s sons, Mojtaba, as the new supreme leader. — ABC News, 8 July 2026

Jefferies names it as a top pick, and the margin dip that scared investors is a temporary cost of its Armis acquisition that management expects to reverse in 2027. — Todd Gordon, CNBC, 8 July 2026

Choose a clear first step, such as sending the email that names your idea and invites a simple response. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 6 July 2026