Definitions
There are 16 meanings of the word
Named.
How to pronounce named:
US
Named - as a noun
A language unit by which a person or thing is known
Example: "His name really is george washington"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
language unitlinguistic unitHyponyms (Broadly Related)
agnomen10assumed namedbadoing business as
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fictitious nameeponym13eponym13computer file namecomputer filenamefile namefilename13geographical indicationgi3patronympatronymic19matronymic19metronymic19street namestreet namestreet namecognomen13family namelast namesurname9middle namefirst nameforename13given namenickname16alias5assumed namefalse nameanonym11nom de guerrepseudonym17misnomer12author's namewriter's nameappellation15appellative18denomination15designation13hypocorism22pet nametitle5place nametoponym14signature10company namedomain namebrand8brand namemarque17trade name
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A person's reputation
Example: "He wanted to protect his good name"
Family based on male descent
Example: "He had no sons and there was no one to carry on his name"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gens5A well-known or notable person
Example: "They studied all the great names in the history of france"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
figure10public figureHypernyms (Closely Related)
important personinfluential personpersonage12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
By the sanction or authority of
Example: "Halt in the name of the law"
A defamatory or abusive word or phrase
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
epithet12Hypernyms (Closely Related)
calumniation16calumny14defamation16hatchet jobobloquy21traducement16Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Named - as a verb
Assign a specified (usually proper) name to
Example: "They named their son david"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
be known ascall6know asHypernyms (Closely Related)
label7Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Give the name or identifying characteristics of; refer to by name or some other identifying characteristic property
Example: "Many senators were named in connection with the scandal"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
identify15Hypernyms (Closely Related)
denote7refer8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Charge with a function; charge to be
Example: "She was named head of the committee"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
make10nominate10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
appoint11charge12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Create and charge with a task or function
Example: "Nominate a committee"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
appoint11constitute12nominate10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
constitute12establish14found9institute9plant7Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Mention and identify by name
Example: "Name your accomplices!"
Make reference to
Example: "He was named in connection with the invention"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
advert10bring upcite6mention9refer8Hypernyms (Closely Related)
have in mindmean6think ofHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Identify as in botany or biology, for example
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
describe13discover14distinguish16identify15key10key outGive or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
Example: "List the states west of the mississippi"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
list4Named - as an adjective
Having a name.
Example Sentences
"She named her new puppy Max."
"The scientist named the new species after himself."
"They named their band 'The Electric Flamingos'."
"The parents named their daughter Sophia."
"He named his car 'Black Lightning'."
Word Game Points
Is NAMED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, named is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
NAMED has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
Is NAMED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, named is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordNAMED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.
Is NAMED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, named is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordNAMED has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.
