1. plural of name; words or phrases that identify people, places, or things

1. third person singular present of name; identifies or gives a name to someone or something
2. third person singular present of name; mentions or specifies by name

Examples

• The teacher called out all the students’ names.
• She knows the names of every flower in her garden.
• The document names three suspects in the case.
• He names his children after famous scientists.
• The list names all the award winners.
• Can you remember the names of all fifty states?
• The witness names the defendant as the perpetrator.