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The word 'name' is a common noun, a general word or words by which a person or thing is known; a general word for any name of any kind.
The name of a specific person, place, or thing is a proper noun.
In the sentence, "The name of our dog is Rover," the word name is a common noun, while Rover is a proper noun.
The word 'name' is also a verb: name, names, naming, named.
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∙ 11y agoYes, the word "name" is a noun, a singular, common, abstract noun.
A name, such as "Anna" or "John Doe" or "Reverend Robert" are also nouns, but they are called proper nouns. Names of places such as "Chicago" or "Broadway" or "Wal-mart" are also proper nouns.
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∙ 12y agoNo, the word "named" is a verb, the past tense, past participle of the verb "to name" (names, naming, named). The past participle of the verb is also an adjective, for example the namedsuspect, the named winner, etc.
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∙ 11y agoYes, the word 'name' is a noun, a singular, common, abstract noun; a word for a word or combination of words by which a person or thing is known; a word that can be used to refer to a person, place, thing, quality, or action.
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∙ 14y agoIf the name you are referring to is the name of a person, place or specific thing, then it is a noun?
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∙ 12y agoyes wastmen
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What is the common noun in She named her dog Max?
The common noun is dog.
Is Ed a proper noun?
Yes Ed is a proper noun if it is being named as a person.
Is sea otter a common or proper noun?
It is a common noun not a proper noun because it's is not named specifically . Harry sea otter is a proper noun but not a common noun.
Is 'rain' a common noun or a proper noun?
Rain (as in rainfall) is a common noun, as it is not the name of anything.A girl (or a town) named Rain, however, would be a proper noun.
What is a common noun for Brian?
The common noun for the proper noun Brian is name.Some common nouns for someone named Brian are:boymansonfathergrandfatherhusbandunclefriendneighborclassmateboyfriendauthorministerwaiterelectricianteacheractorsoldiervioliniststudent, etc.
What is the common noun in She named her dog Max?
The common noun is dog.
Is showroom a proper noun?
no but if you named it then it would.
Is spots a common noun or proper noun?
Common noun, unless you're talking about something named Spots.
Is chico a compound noun?
No, Chico is a single word; a proper noun because it is a name. There are people named Chico, there are cities and towns named Chico, and many businesses named Chico or Chico's.
Is Ed a proper noun?
Yes Ed is a proper noun if it is being named as a person.
Is Neptune a noun?
Yes, it is a proper noun. It is the name of a planet, named for a Roman god. Neptune's blue color led to its being named for a god of the sea.
Is sea otter a common or proper noun?
It is a common noun not a proper noun because it's is not named specifically . Harry sea otter is a proper noun but not a common noun.
Is Ron an abstract or concrete noun?
Ron is a name or nickname. It is a proper noun, and a concrete noun for a specific person named Ron.
Is a walrus a noun?
No, it is a common noun. A proper noun is a name, as of a person, place, or specific thing. Some animal species are named for individuals or named places (such as the Atlantic walrus or Darwin's frog), but the animal name is not capitalized.
Is 'rain' a common noun or a proper noun?
Rain (as in rainfall) is a common noun, as it is not the name of anything.A girl (or a town) named Rain, however, would be a proper noun.
Is the Hudson river named after Henry Hudson?
Yes.The Hudson River is named after Henry Hudson.
What is a common noun for Brian?
The common noun for the proper noun Brian is name.Some common nouns for someone named Brian are:boymansonfathergrandfatherhusbandunclefriendneighborclassmateboyfriendauthorministerwaiterelectricianteacheractorsoldiervioliniststudent, etc.
