it's given the name vs it's given a name

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'It's given the name' is used when referring to a specific name that has already been mentioned or is known, while 'it's given a name' is used when referring to any name in general.

Last updated: March 27, 2024

it's given the name

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when referring to a specific name that has already been mentioned or is known.

This phrase is used when you want to emphasize that a particular name has been assigned to something, and that name is already familiar or specified.

Examples:

The new species of flower is given the name 'Bluebell Lily'.
The project is given the name 'Phoenix Rising'.

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It's the name given by His Majesty to the collective parties opposed to the peace between the North and South.
He was given the names of 14 scientists.
He was given the names of 14 scientists.
How are you given the names?
They were given the name by the press after a heist where they all wore ridiculous pompadour wigs.
Their commander and the best fighter is given the name QINGLONG
'My father was given the name Prince.'
Joe: How are you given the names?
The old enchantress had given the name Rapunzel to the child she had hidden away and locked in a doorless tower.
a quality sparkling wine to which the implementing provisions have given the name of such a geographical unit, or
This flash drive was given the name.
If it is a boy... he will be given the name Karl... after his father.
And surprisingly pretty, given the name, don't you think?
This debate, which has been given the name 'Wider Europe - New neighbours', was basically inaugurated last year with interventions and contributions from the Member States.
My given name is Richard Alexander Rodgers.
Teresa randolph - your given name.
If it is a boy he will be given the name Karl...
Marta Vincenzi to an office incompatible with that of an MEP under Article 7(3) of the Act concerning the election of representatives of the European Parliament by direct universal suffrage, and had given the name of her replacement.
If it is a girl she will be given the name Lilith.
That is why, Commissioner, I think it would have been good if you not only addressed this in individual political dialogues, that is behind closed doors, but if you too had given the names of countries that are associated with torture.

Alternatives:

it's named
it's called

it's given a name

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when referring to assigning any name in general.

This phrase is used when you want to indicate that something is being named without specifying a particular name.

Examples:

Every new employee is given a name tag on their first day.
The stray cat was given a name by the children in the neighborhood.

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Because it's been given a name doesn't mean it's not a Borg.
It's more of a given name.
This medium was given a name - the ether.
I've been given a name.
He had given a name to each of the Brothers.
You have not given a name for the cover, please set one.
You have not given a name for the info text file, please set one.
You have not given a name for the hashlist, please set one.
I was given a name. I didn't ask any questions.
He wasn't given a name, but he positively identified our old friend.
I have given a name to my pain... ...and it is Batman.
You have not given a name for the profile, please set one.
It turns out that Jane Doe, instead of given a name, she was given a patient number.
It turns out that Jane Doe, instead of given a name, she was given a patient number.
The press had even given a name to his. Colt,
The assessment body is given a name, i.e. the Assessment Committee.
The trouble is we have been separated by being born and given a name and an identity and being individuated.
As I set out in my explanatory statement, the programme would also benefit from being given a name that would help raise its profile among students, universities and the general public.
The new judicial panel should be given a name that distinguishes it in its trial formations from the trial formations of the Court of First Instance.
My given name is Richard Alexander Rodgers.

Alternatives:

it's named
it's called

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it's given the name vs it's given a name