to one's name . to one's name {adv. phr.} In your ownership; of your own; as part of your belongings. David did not have a book to his name. Ed had only one suit to his name. Categories: add yours {adv. phr.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 To section: T Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Post my comment