3,604 Quotes About Names

the sense of thingsremains in the intensity of their names

Names are important, you know

Tell the Empire to rename its stars, you shall call us Earth.

Every man in the world is either a Realist or a Nominalist. Give yourself a test: if someone called you a gigger or a fell-picker, and you knew it wasn't true, would you hit him or smile? That's how easy it is to tell.

My name," the boy said importantly, "is Stacey de Lacey." "But that's a girl's name!" blurted Oliver. Stacey de Lacey's face turned a dark shade of red. "Silence!" he shouted. "Stacey is one of those names that can be for a boy or a girl! Like Hilary, or Leslie, or...um... Anyway...!

Brand names are worthless without any gained or perceived value.

If you don't know a name, you can't be hurt when they go. I have no friends anymore, all are lost.

What 'is' important is what lies beyond names and beyond questions.

A name is a powerful thing. It sets one apart and gives significance.