English Dictionary

bad name

noun

Lack of reverence or esteem; poor reputation. / Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see bad, name.

He was given a bad name because of his actions.

意味（1）

Lack of reverence or esteem; poor reputation.

The people of the southeasterly clusters—concerning whom, however, but little is known—have a bad name as cannibals; and for that reason their hospitality is seldom taxed by the mariner.

意味（2）

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see bad, name.

Angina is a bad name to give to your child.