nametag

or name tag

[ neym-tag ]

noun

1. an identification tag or label showing one's name and sometimes one's address or business affiliation, attached to an article of clothing or worn around the neck or wrist.

Word History and Origins

Origin of nametag¹

First recorded in 1945–50; name + tag ¹

Example Sentences

You saw pronouns on a nametag?

From Salon

It was the nametag on Cherian's uniform - "Thomas C", with only the C of his surname visible - along with a document in his pocket that helped officials identify him.

From BBC

But like many of us, I absolutely love a mystery, so I was raring to go until I found out that the evening’s very first order of business was choosing an alias and writing said alias on a nametag.

From Seattle Times

The nametag on Mr Ennis's backpack reads "Braveheart", which is how he is known to the other international fighters.

From BBC

Landon was also a frequent guest at the Orahoods’ wheelchair tennis camps at JSerra, where they’d write “Coach Landon” on his nametag.

From Los Angeles Times