the title by which any person or thing is known or designated; a distinctive specific appellation, whether of an individual or a class.-a descriptive or qualifying appellation given to a person or thing, on account of a character or acts.-reputed character; reputation, good or bad; estimation; fame; especially, illustrious character or fame; honorable estimation; distinction.-those of a certain name; a race; a family.-a person, an individual.-to give a distinctive name or appellation to; to entitle; to denominate; to style; to call.-to mention by name; to utter or publish the name of; to refer to by distinctive title; to mention.-to designate by name or specifically for any purpose; to nominate; to specify; to appoint; as, to name a day for the wedding.-to designate (a member) by name, as the speaker does by way of reprimand.