names meaning
EN
[neɪmz] [-eɪmz] 
US - NounBFname
- VerbBFnamePRnamingPT, PPnamed
- More Examples
- Used in the Middle of Sentence
- Also in Mr. Ledger’s system were three anti-anxiety medications: diazepam, the generic name for Valium; alprazolam, commonly known as Xanax; and temazepam [ … ] .
- There were ducks, geese, swans, you name it on the lake.
- On Tuesday evening CNN had found two suitemates who recounted some of the most chilling details about the gunman, Cho Seung-Hui, including that he had an imaginary girlfriend named Jelly.
- Used in the Beginning of Sentence
- Names of this sort, theophorous or basilophorous, were regularly given to foreigners residing in Egypt from the New Kingdom onwards, if not earlier; even Joseph was no exception.
- Used in the Ending of Sentence
- Although he was found innocent, the allegations had tarred his name.
- How much do you want to bet he pitches a tent when he finds out she knows his name?
- Soapberries are rich enough in saponin to be used as soap substitute, hence their name.
- Used in the Middle of Sentence
Definition of names in English Dictionary
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Source: Wiktionary
Grammatically, this word "names" is a noun, more specifically, a noun form. It's also a verb, more specifically, a verb form.