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

As their names suggest, one perfume bottle features an image of pizza and the other of pasta on its front. — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026

Most names were redacted, but the records identified contacts associated with reporters from CNN, the Washington Post, Politico, and Just the News, according to the task force. — Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 5 Oct. 2026

Petrie noted several grave markers with names and official titles, mostly lower to mid-level officials and artisans. — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 5 Oct. 2026

There were over 100 names crossed out, Murakami said, representing businesses that once existed in Sacramento’s Japantown but were now gone. — Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 2026

The names Dussehra and Vijayadashami are often used interchangeably, but their associations and observances vary across regions in India. — Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 Oct. 2026

Nobody’s taking a chance on a low budget comedy with no names. — Tim Savage, IndieWire, 5 Oct. 2026

If people’s names don’t show up in the locator, their family members and lawyers won’t immediately be able to find them. — Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2026

Native American peoples also had their own names for the October moon. — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 28 Sep. 2026

Verb

The complaint also names Cornell, fraternity entities, Doe’s sorority and a local bar, among others, alleging failures to protect her. — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2026

The civil action names High Meadow Management Company and 311 LLC — the latter of which owns the property — as defendants. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026

The simple website contains a page that names the seven defendants in Jane Doe’s suit and contains blank boxes that indicate that photos of them will be uploaded —and potentially pages for the men who are facing accusations. — Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 28 Sep. 2026

Design for delegation from the start, so that when one identity acts on behalf of another, the chain travels with the request and the action that finally lands on your data still names the agent, the tool and the human who set it in motion. — Krishnaveni Palanivelu, Forbes.com, 28 Sep. 2026

The lawsuit also names White House Communications Director Steven Cheung, Secret Service Director Sean Curran and Chief of Staff Susie Wiles as defendants. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 21 Sep. 2026

Martinez always recommends carrying hand sanitizer and specifically names Purell as one of her go-tos. — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2026

The lawsuit also names the executive director of the Texas Medical Board, the University of Texas at San Antonio Health Science Center, Bexar County Hospital District, individual doctors and Joe Gonzales, the district attorney for Bexar County. — Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026

The lawsuit names Jackson Memorial Hospital and the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office, claiming the facility failed to provide adequate security. — Anna McAllister, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026