Name

1. The title by which any person or thing is known or designated; a distinctive specific appellation, whether of an individual or a class.
2. A descriptive or qualifying appellation given to a person or thing, on account of a character or acts.
3. Reputed character; reputation, good or bad; estimation; fame; especially, illustrious character or fame; honorable estimation; distinction.
4. Those of a certain name; a race; a family.
5. A person, an individual.
Christian name
1. The name a person receives at baptism, as distinguished from surname; baptismal name; in western countries, it is also called a first name.
2. A given name, whether received at baptism or not.
Given name .
See under Given.
In name ,
in profession, or by title only; not in reality; as, a friend in name.
In the name of
1. In behalf of; by the authority of.
2. In the represented or assumed character of.
Name plate ,
a plate as of metal, glass, etc., having a name upon it, as a sign; a doorplate.
Pen name ,
a name assumed by an author; a pseudonym or nom de plume.
Proper name (Gram.),
a name applied to a particular person, place, or thing.
To call names ,
to apply opprobrious epithets to; to call by reproachful appellations.
To take a name in vain ,
to use a name lightly or profanely; to use a name in making flippant or dishonest oaths.

1. To give a distinctive name or appellation to; to entitle; to denominate; to style; to call.
2. To mention by name; to utter or publish the name of; to refer to by distinctive title; to mention.
3. To designate by name or specifically for any purpose; to nominate; to specify; to appoint; as, to name a day for the wedding; to name someone as ambassador.
4. (House of Commons) To designate (a member) by name, as the Speaker does by way of reprimand.