NAMES
/neɪmz/
5 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of NAMES
Any nounal word or phrase which indicates a particular person, place, class, or thing.
"I've never liked the name my parents gave me so I changed it at the age of twenty."
Reputation.
An abusive or insulting epithet.
"Stop calling me names!"
(ditransitive) To give a name to.
"One visitor named Hou Yugang said he was not too concerned about climate change and Baishui’s melting."
To mention, specify.
"He named his demands."
To identify as relevant or important
"naming the problem"
Any of several types of true yam (Dioscorea) used in Caribbean Spanish cooking.
Examples of NAMES in a Sentence
- "I've never liked the name my parents gave me so I changed it at the age of twenty."
- "Stop calling me names!"
- "One visitor named Hou Yugang said he was not too concerned about climate change and Baishui’s melting."
- "He named his demands."
Word Details
Is NAMES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, NAMES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: NAMES uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for NAMES
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | n | a | m | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
Anagrams of NAMES
Words made by rearranging the exact same 5 letters
Words You Can Make With the Letters in NAMES
59 words from the letters in NAMES
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use NAMES in Word Games
NAMES is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, NAMES is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble NAMES to find 59 additional valid words.