give the nod to

To indicate someone or something as one's choice or show one's approval of someone or something. I gave the nod to Amanda because she is the most qualified candidate. Mom gave the nod to pizza for dinner!

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Eachann	-	Scottish, Irish
Williams	['wijəmz]
Woody	WUWD-ee	English
Charlotte	['ʃa:lət]
Eudora	yoo-DAWR-ə (English)	Greek Mythology
Marmaduke	MAHR-mə-dook	English (British, Rare)