in the name of
"in-the-name-of" is a 11-letter English headword indexed on PlainSpell.
The verdict
“in the name of” is uncommon English (outside the top frequency list), classed as a preposition. The kind of spelling people second-guess.
- Unranked
- below top-frequency English
- 14
- letters
According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - With appeal to; by; often used to introduce oaths
Corpus desk
Index EN-in-the-name-of · in the name of · English
in the name of · unranked · 0 variants · 0 confusables
- FREQ-UNRANKED Unranked
- LEN-MEGA 14 letters
- VOW-5 5 vowels
- CONFUS-0 No pairs
- VAR-0 0 variants
- BOOK-THIN "I" thin
- PHOTO-UNK Peer pending
Read with this headword: Spelling guide for this pattern
Desk codes from Wiktionary headword shape, FrequencyWords rank tier, confusable-pair count, generated misspelling depth, letter-cohort book size, and photo-finish peer. Not a difficulty grade.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Headword | in the name of |
| Language | English |
| Part of speech | Preposition |
| Letters | 14 |
| Misspellings tracked | 0 |
| Confusable pairs | 0 |
| Source | Wiktionary (kaikki.org) |
Long-tail rank of “in the name of” in English
Rare enough to double-check
in the name of is uncommon English outside the top frequency list, classed as apreposition. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. 4 senses are on record.
We couldn't generate a plausible misspelling set for in the name of, which points to an orthography that plays by predictable English rules. No confusable counterpart is on file for this word, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.
Etymologically, the entry records: From Middle English in the name of, in þe name of. The correct English form is in the name of, spelled I-N- -T-H-E- -N-A-M-E- -O-F.
Definition
- 1With appeal to; by; often used to introduce oaths
- 2By the authority of.
- 3Under the name or possession of.
- 4Under the designation or excuse of.
Recorded use
Wiktionary examplesThese source excerpts show how in the name of appears in context. They illustrate usage; the definition above remains the entry’s reference meaning.
In the name of all things sacred, please stop that screaming!
In the name of the law, come out with your hands up.
Etymology
From Middle English in the name of, in þe name of.
This word in other languages
Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.