propername
nounUK /ˈprɒpə neɪm/
US /ˈprɑːpər neɪm/
A proper name is a special name for one person, place, or thing, and it starts with a capital letter.
In the sentence 'I live in London,' the word London is a proper name.
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2. A name used for a specific individual rather than for a whole group.
Emma is a proper name, but girl is a common noun.
3. A word or phrase that labels a particular brand or product.
The proper name of the toy is Super Robo Bot.
4. A name given to a character in a story to make it feel real.
The author chose a proper name for the brave knight, Sir Cedric.