have a good name (somewhere or in something)



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have a good name (somewhere or in something)

To have a respected reputation (in something or some place). Our family has always had a good name in this town due to the philanthropy of my great-great-grandfather. She has a very good name in politics.
See also: good, have, name

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Arnald['a:nəld]
MÅRtenMOR-tenSwedish
Hypatos-Ancient Greek
Gracielagrah-THYE-lah (Spanish), grah-SYE-lah (Latin American Spanish)Spanish
Josiahjo-SIE-ə (English)Biblical, English
Heleentjehay-LAY:N-tyəDutch