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Name Quotes

A name carries more history than it seems.

These quotes explore names from a few sides - living with a name that carries an unusual meaning, the messy improvised way band names actually get chosen, and the pride of having your name tied to a brand you believe in. See I Am Quotes for related themes.

If I get involved in a charity, I really want to be a part of it. I don't want to just put my name on your pamphlet.

Quotes by Nancy Lopez

To me, presentations are the most powerful device. You can't really name a movement that didn't start with the spoken word.

Quotes by Nancy Duarte

The point of writing my name to you is that I see who you are, you see who I am... and that's what it's about.

Quotes by Nana Visitor

The world I travel is my inspiration. I name my dresses after cities that inspire me.

Quotes by Naeem Khan

Letters have been found with my name on assassination lists.

Quotes by Naguib Sawiris

I cried when I found out I was a finalist, I kind of went limp when they called my name. I felt like my spirit jumped out of my body, and I was just flesh - it was just amazing.

Quotes by Naima Adedapo

While no Muslim worthy of his name would lose his respect for God, the Prophet Muhammad, and other symbols of Islam, he might well refrain from using legal prosecution or violent reaction to those who do not show the same...

Quotes by Mustafa Akyol

My name doesn't exactly shout 'babyface.'

Quotes by Mustafa Ali

I'm out here for opportunity and championship and a belt that spells my name, but on a bigger stage, my bigger goal, my mindset is to completely eliminate any doubt in some of the minds that, 'Hey I don't want...

Quotes by Mustafa Ali

I did not want people to know that I was a Muslim; I did not want people to know my name or that I did not have an American name. I did not want that. Because I knew if they...

Quotes by Mustafa Ali

I want people to hear the name Mustafa Ali and want them to know that I'm a proud American. I'm from here, I'm from Chicago; I'm just like one of you.

Quotes by Mustafa Ali

I've had nights where it's very obvious that I'm the good guy, but I'm still booed, and you can kind of make a checklist about reasons why they're booing me, and one of the evident ones is because of my...

Quotes by Mustafa Ali

The children in my building don't know my real name! They are so fascinated with my 'Wasooli' look that they call me Wasooli Uncle.

Quotes by Mukesh Tiwari

I didn't want to be one of the 10,000 kids on the internet making beats. I went out there and got recognized as the white boy in trap music and made a name for myself.

Quotes by Murda Beatz

To hear my name sung at WHL & Wembley made me incredibly proud.

Quotes by Mousa Dembele

When I was old enough to change my name, I changed it to Mr. T so that the first word out of someone's mouth was 'Mister,' a sign of respect.

Quotes by Mr. T

We sent a guy called Terry Slater a couple of demos, using the last of our money. And then things turned. He landed us a deal with Warners and said just keep coming up with songs, because when success hits...

Quotes by Morten Harket

I'm retiring the Mos Def name after 2011. I'm actually doing it.

Quotes by Mos Def

Do not worship any other god, for the Lord, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God.

Quotes by Moses

I had no real education because I was in and out of schools so I decided that I would completely change my look, change my image, change my name and move to New York.

Quotes by Morgan Brittany

Frequently Asked Questions

What different situations involve a 'name' in these quotes?
They range from living with a name that means something unsettling, to a joking story about how bands supposedly come up with names, to being pleased to have your name tied to a brand, to admitting you don't remember anyone's name at all.
Is there a quote about a name that carries a difficult meaning?
Yes. One quote says, "When you have a name that means scares, you have to live with that." For more, see I Am quotes.
Is there a quote joking about how bands come up with names?
Yes - one speaker jokes that they've never been in a band where someone goes, "Ah, I've got the perfect name!" - poking fun at made-up origin stories like claiming inspiration from climbing Mount Fuji and seeing "a golden dove came down." For more, see Know quotes.
Is there a quote about being proud to have your name on a brand?
Yes. One speaker says they're "very pleased to have my name associated with Bean Pole Jeans," describing it as part of "being a part of the Bean Pole family." For more, see Good quotes.
Is there a quote about not remembering names?
Yes - one speaker admits, "I don't remember anybody's name," and jokingly wonders how the "'dahling' thing got started." For more, see Life quotes.

One entry even pokes fun at forgetting names entirely and defaulting to a catch-all nickname instead. Continue browsing with Know Quotes or Good Quotes.