'name' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'name' with 20 example sentences.

name noun

: a language unit by which a person or thing is known

: a person's reputation

: family based on male descent

: a well-known or notable person

: by the sanction or authority of

: a defamatory or abusive word or phrase

name verb

: assign a specified (usually proper) name to

: give the name or identifying characteristics of; refer to by name or some other identifying characteristic property

: charge with a function; charge to be

: create and charge with a task or function

: mention and identify by name

: make reference to

: identify as in botany or biology, for example

: give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of

: determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a diagnostic analysis

Name a Christmas song you never hear on the radio.

I don't see your name on the list.

Your name sounds familiar to me.

I didn't even know his name.

Do you remember his last name?

Aren't you even going to tell me your name?

What are your children's names?

He named his dog Trump.

His name is on the tip of my tongue.

Please fill in your name and address on this form.

What's the name of this village?

I don't like my name.

There are thirty names on the list.

What's the name of the highest mountain in Germany?

How did he know my name?

My name is William, but you can call me Bill.

I've forgotten her name.

What's the name of that restaurant?

Let's call things by their right names.

I know your real name.

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