calling name

noun — 2 senses

calling name

noun
1

Communication, Communications The name associated with the telephone number or similar identifier of a caller.

2

Anthropology, Human sciences, Linguistics, Sciences The name by which a person is normally identified in conversation.

Related terms
CNAP, name-calling, caller ID

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