Definition of "name"

Kid-friendly meaning of name, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.

What does "name" mean?

name (noun) — the word that someone or something is called by.

Part of speechNoun Syllables1 (name)

Example sentences using "name"

Grade K–2
My name is Lou.
Grade 3–5
She finally learned the name of the new kid who sat at the back of the classroom.
Grade 6–8
Remembering somebody's name correctly the second time you meet them is one of the cheapest ways in the world to show that you were actually paying attention.

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