Title vs. Name
Difference Between Title and Name
Titlenoun
An identifying name given to a book, play, film, musical composition, or other work.
Namenoun
A word or words by which an entity is designated and distinguished from others.
Titlenoun
A general or descriptive heading, as of a book chapter.
Namenoun
A word or group of words used to describe or evaluate, often disparagingly
Don't call me names.Titlenoun
A written work that is published or about to be published
the titles in the publisher's fall catalog.Namenoun
Representation or repute, as opposed to reality
a democracy in name, a police state in fact.Titlenoun
A division of a legal code, generally consisting of multiple related statutes.
Namenoun
A reputation
has a bad name.Titlenoun
often titles Written material to be read by viewers that is included in a film or television show, typically presenting credits, narration, or dialogue.
Namenoun
A distinguished reputation
made a name for himself as a drummer.Titlenoun
A written piece of translated dialogue superimposed at the bottom of the frame during a film; a subtitle.
Namenoun
An illustrious or outstanding person
joined several famous names for a photograph.Titlenoun
A formal appellation attached to the name of a person as a sign of office, rank, profession, or hereditary privilege.
Nameverb
To give a name to
named the child after both grandparents.Titlenoun
A descriptive name; an epithet
the dubious title of the worst bowler in the league.Nameverb
To mention, specify, or cite by name
named the primary colors.Titlenoun
A right or claim, or the basis of a right or claim
"The weight of a fish is commonly its only title to fame" (Henry David Thoreau).Nameverb
To call by an epithet
named them all cowards.Titlenoun
A form of ownership free of valid claims by other parties.
Nameverb
To nominate for or appoint to a duty, office, or honor.
Titlenoun
The aggregate evidence that gives rise to a legal right of possession or control.
Nameverb
To specify or fix
We need to name the time for our meeting.Titlenoun
The instrument, such as a deed, that constitutes this evidence.
Nameadjective
Well-known by a name
a name performer.Titlenoun
Sports & Games A championship
Which boxer won the heavyweight title?.Namenoun
Any of several types of true yam (Dioscorea) used in Caribbean Spanish cooking.
Titlenoun
A source of income or area of work required of a candidate for ordination in the Church of England.
Namenoun
a language unit by which a person or thing is known;
his name really is George Washingtonthose are two names for the same thingTitlenoun
A Roman Catholic church in or near Rome having a cardinal for its nominal head.
Namenoun
by the sanction or authority of;
halt in the name of the lawTitleverb
To give a name or title to.
Namenoun
a person's reputation;
he wanted to protect his good nameTitlenoun
A prefix (honorific) or suffix (post-nominal) added to a person's name to signify either veneration, official position or a professional or academic qualification. See also :Category:Titles
Namenoun
a well-known or notable person;
they studied all the great names in the history of Franceshe is an important figure in modern musicTitlenoun
(legal) Legal right to ownership of a property; a deed or other certificate proving this.
a good title to an estate, or an imperfect titleNamenoun
family based on male descent;
he had no sons and there was no one to carry on his nameTitlenoun
In canon law, that by which a beneficiary holds a benefice.
Namenoun
a defamatory or abusive word or phrase;
sticks and stones may break my bones but names can never hurt meTitlenoun
A church to which a priest was ordained, and where he was to reside.
Nameverb
assign a specified, proper name to;
They named their son DavidThe new school was named after the famous Civil Rights leaderTitlenoun
The name of a book, film, musical piece, painting, or other work of art.
I know the singer's name, but not the title of the song.Nameverb
give the name or identifying characteristics of; refer to by name or some other identifying characteristic property;
Many senators were named in connection with the scandalThe almanac identifies the auspicious monthsTitlenoun
A publication.
The retailer carries thousands of titles.Buyers of the new video game console can choose from three bundled titles.Nameverb
charge with a function; charge to be;
She was named Head of the CommitteeShe was made president of the clubTitlenoun
A section or division of a subject, as of a law or a book.
Nameverb
create and charge with a task or function;
nominate a committeeTitlenoun
A written title, credit, or caption shown with a film, video, or performance.
The titles scrolled by too quickly to read.Nameverb
mention and identify by name;
name your accomplices!Titlenoun
(bookbinding) The panel for the name, between the bands of the back of a book.
Nameverb
identify as in botany or biology, for example
Titlenoun
The subject of a writing; a short phrase that summarizes the entire topic.
Nameverb
make reference to;
His name was mentioned in connection with the inventionTitlenoun
A division of an act of Congress or Parliament.
Title II of the USA PATRIOT ActNameverb
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of;
List the states west of the MississippiTitlenoun
(sports) The recognition given to the winner of a championship in sports.
Nameverb
determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a diagnostic analysis
Titleverb
(transitive) To assign a title to; to entitle.
Titlenoun
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with;
Title 8 provided federal help for schoolsTitlenoun
the name of a work of art or literary composition etc.;
he looked for books with the word `jazz' in the titlehe refused to give titles to his paintingsI can never remember movie titlesTitlenoun
a general or descriptive heading for a section of a written work;
the novel had chapter titlesTitlenoun
the status of being a champion;
he held the title for two yearsTitlenoun
a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it;
he signed the deedhe kept the title to his car in the glove compartmentTitlenoun
an identifying appellation signifying status or function: e.g. Mr. or General;
the professor didn't like his friends to use his formal titleTitlenoun
an established or recognized right;
a strong legal claim to the propertyhe had no documents confirming his title to his father's estatehe staked his claimTitlenoun
(usually plural) written material introduced into a movie or TV show to give credits or represent dialogue or explain an action;
the titles go by faster than I can readTitlenoun
an appellation signifying nobility;
`your majesty' is the appropriate title to use in addressing a kingTitlenoun
an informal right to something;
his claim on her attentionshis title to fameTitleverb
give a title to
Titleverb
designate by an identifying term;
They styled their nation `The Confederate States'
