Synonyms of names

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noun

plural of name

1

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

3

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

1

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

Reilly’s September 10 report found consensus estimates for S&P 500 earnings growth now matching dot-com-era peaks, concentrated overwhelmingly in technology and semiconductor names. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2026

Working with some of the hottest names, a list that includes Celine, Bottega Veneta, Loewe and The Row, has given her a front-row seat to the evolution. — Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026

While there are plenty of familiar names (MrBeast is 85, Charli D’Amelio is 100, Mark Rober is 90) the top of the list is filled with creators that have much smaller — but also much more engaged — audiences. — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 14 Sep. 2026

Though Emmanwori’s absence was still felt on Wednesday, the rest of Seattle’s secondary — familiar and unfamiliar names alike — delivered in a dominating way. — Andrew Destin, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

The stock is also getting caught up in the selling of names tied to the data center buildout. — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026

The secrecy around the project rankled; even though almost a quarter of it is owned by Albanian businessmen, their names are hidden in an offshore corporation. — Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2026

Some visitors come specifically to see the large bronze relief along the side of the building listing the names of the firefighters killed on 9/11. — Philip Marcelo, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026

And the names of states on the floor where delegations are sitting. — Joey Garrison, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026

Verb

The portal also names the agencies on both sides of the county's data. — Paula Wethington, CBS News, 9 Sep. 2026

Each person names something that is currently stuck, unclear or in need of assistance. — Siri Swahari, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2026

Because the decree neither names specific enterprises, countries, territories or treaties nor defines risk triggers and evidentiary requirements, the rule’s real-world implementation will require further guidance. — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026

Anna, for her part, names Jude and Naheim; and Jude himself names Anna and Naheim. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026

Ray Dalio, Jamie Dimon, Larry Fink, and Stephen Schwarzman lead the speaker list for October’s Future Investment Initiative, released nearly two months out, earlier than the conference typically names its lineup. — Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 4 Sep. 2026

When his hostage names Bobby, Eddie wastes no time arranging a hit on him in prison. — Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2026

The complaint names Clark and Johanna Morgan and South Chicago Chapel as defendants, alongside the facility’s owner and contract buyer. — Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026

Hu also names India and Japan as sources of investment, and suggests that Taiwan’s ETFs and savings accounts could be attractive to those outside Taiwan. — Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026