named

[neɪmd]

named Definition

• 1. having a specified name
• 2. to give a name to someone or something

Using named: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "named" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The cat named Whiskers is sleeping on the couch.

• Example

  She was named after her grandmother.

• Example

  The new restaurant is named after the owner's daughter.

• Example

  He named his son after his favorite musician.

named Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for named

• called
• entitled
• designated
• termed
• titled

Phrases with named

• named after

  to give someone or something the same name as another person or thing

  Example

  The city is named after the famous explorer.

• well-named

  having a name that suits the person or thing it belongs to

  Example

  The dog was well-named because he barked at everything.

• self-named

  having a name that one has given oneself

  Example

  The band was self-named and had a unique sound.

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Summary: named in Brief

The term 'named' [neɪmd] can be used as an adjective to describe someone or something with a specific name, or as a verb to give a name to someone or something. Examples include 'The cat named Whiskers is sleeping on the couch.' and 'She was named after her grandmother.' Phrases like 'named after' and 'well-named' are also common.