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

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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

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

According to Dundy, rebellion against their father defined much of the future filmmaker’s life, which unfolded as a struggle for freedom characterized by bold actions and boldface names. — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2026

Those names can be drafted in the middle rounds as upside options in an offense that is expected to take another step forward. — Jonathan Rubin, Charlotte Observer, 26 Aug. 2026

The center does not control the naming of tropical storms or when the names are used, its website states. — Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026

The site is marked with a plaque featuring both Parton and Dean’s names. — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026

The next two names on this list may come as a surprise, given Croix Bethune and Sam Kerr are virtually NWSL royalty. — Karan Lodha, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Shortly after Lyons' email, Charles forwarded the message to a group of officials whose names are redacted. — CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026

Shortly after Lyon's email, Charles forwarded the message to a group of officials whose names are redacted. — ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026

Situated on the plaza between the Lincoln Memorial and the Reflecting Pool, the pop-up monument is a temporary tribute honoring the names of almost every person who has served in the military since the nation’s inception. — Sophia Solano, Washington Post, 20 Aug. 2026

Verb

The International Hydrographic Organization — of which both the United States and Canada are members — works to ensure that the world’s seas, oceans and navigable waters are surveyed and charted uniformly, and also names some of them. — Bill Barrow, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026

In addition to Ceja, the suit names two minors as plaintiffs. — Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 25 Aug. 2026

The complaint names Sheridan, 56, his management company Elevate Entertainment, Paramount and NBCUniversal as defendants, among several other parties. — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 23 Aug. 2026

The complaint also names ThunderCat Technology, which has a contract with Homeland Security Investigations, which is part of ICE, to provide the agency with individual taxpayer identification numbers (ITIN) data. — Jude Joffe-Block, NPR, 20 Aug. 2026

Typically, a parent or grandparent establishes an account, for a child, names a custodian of the account and makes a gift to the account. — Christine Fletcher, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026

While the woman was unnamed in the police memo, a corresponding court case names Gallagher as the subject of an Apprehended Violence Application filed on behalf of Gael Cameron, a fellow Below Deck castmate with whom Gallagher shares a young child. — Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 19 Aug. 2026

The lawsuit names the FCC, Carr and its two commissioners, Olivia Trusty and Anna Gomez. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 18 Aug. 2026

The suit, which names Mayor Mamdani and his finance commissioner Richard Lee, claims that the city did not fully make use of the information available to it about homeowners in determining who would be subject to the tax. — Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 7 Aug. 2026