good name
/ɡʊd neɪm/ · good.name
noun
- A reputation or name that is well-respected. She worked hard to maintain a good name in the community.
- A name that is considered suitable or fitting for someone or something. The parents chose a good name for their newborn baby.
idiom
- To give someone a good name, or to praise or commend them. The teacher gave the student a good name in front of the class for their excellent work.
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Did you know? The phrase 'good name' has been used in literature, such as in Shakespeare's 'The Taming of the Shrew', where the character Petruchio says 'I'll give thee good name, and make thee a good wife.'