definition of
name

[1] #1 name n. a language unit by which a person or thing is known; "his name really is George Washington"; "those are two names for the same thing". wn

[2] #2 name v. [call] assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to; "They named their son David"; "The new school was named after the famous Civil Rights leader". wn

[3] #3 name n. a person's reputation; "he wanted to protect his good name". wn

[4] #4 name v. [identify] give the name or identifying characteristics of; refer to by name or some other identifying characteristic property; "Many senators were named in connection with the scandal"; "The almanac identifies the auspicious months". wn

[5] #5 name v. [nominate, make] charge with a function; charge to be; "She was named Head of the Committee"; "She was made president of the club". wn