name for
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Synonym of name after.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Can you spell your last name for me?Bạn có thể đánh vần họ của bạn dùm tôi?
Tatoeba sentence #3329673 (CC BY 2.0 FR, tatoeba.org, retrieved 2026-07-31)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “name for” mean?
Synonym of name after.
Is “name for” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.