韦伯斯特大词典中对name的定义

Main Entry:1name Pronunciation:\ˈnām\Function:noun Etymology:Middle English,from Old English nama; akin to Old High German namo name,Latin nomen,Greek onoma,onymaDate:before 12th century1 a :a word or phrase that constitutes the distinctive designation of a person or thing b :a word or symbol used in logic to designate an entity2 :a descriptive often disparaging epithet 3 a :reputation b :an illustrious record :fame c :a person or thing with a reputation4 :family,clan5 :appearance as opposed to reality 6 :one referred to by a name — in the name of 1 :by authority of 2 :for the reason of :using the excuse of