14 Words Ending in NAME
The ending NAME appears in 14 words, from 4-letter words up to 9 letters. The biggest cluster is 7-letter words with 5 entries. Average word length: 7.0 letters.
Silent E at the end of a word is one of English spelling's most famous quirks. It changes vowel sounds (mat vs. mate) and softens consonants (rag vs. rage).
Highest-scoring Scrabble plays that end in NAME: JOBNAME (18 pts), BIRTHNAME (16 pts), NICKNAME (16 pts), BYNAME (13 pts), FILENAME (13 pts). The shortest is NAME (4 letters) and the longest is BIRTHNAME (9 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words starting with GNA.
Notable words: NAME — to hand over a title to [v] "what is your name".; BENAME — to name, mention [v].; JOBNAME — a computer code for a job instruction [n].; FILENAME — the name of a computer file [n]. Browse words ending in JIN for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that ends in NAME?
JOBNAME scores 18 points. Runner-up: BIRTHNAME at 16 points. See words starting with FAT for more high-value options.
How many words end in NAME?
Our dictionary has 14 words that end in NAME. They range from 4 to 9 letters, with 7-letter words being the most common (5).
What is the shortest word that ends in NAME?
NAME at just 4 letters. It means: to hand over a title to [v] "what is your name".