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Naming words for kids: 130+ examples
Naming words, also called nouns, are the names of people, animals, places and things. They are one of the first grammar topics in UKG and Class 1. Below are easy lists sorted by type, sentences to read aloud, and games to practise at home.
By the Eloqova team · Updated 26 October 2026
A naming word is the name of a person, animal, place or thing. For example: mother, dog, school, ball. In the sentence "The cat is on the mat", cat and mat are naming words.
Naming words for people
- mother
- father
- sister
- brother
- baby
- grandmother
- grandfather
- uncle
- aunt
- teacher
- doctor
- nurse
- farmer
- driver
- cook
- postman
- police officer
- friend
- king
- queen
- boy
- girl
- man
- woman
- pilot
- tailor
- barber
- painter
- dentist
- student
Naming words for animals and birds
- dog
- cat
- cow
- horse
- goat
- sheep
- lion
- tiger
- elephant
- monkey
- rabbit
- bear
- zebra
- giraffe
- camel
- deer
- fox
- squirrel
- parrot
- crow
- peacock
- sparrow
- duck
- hen
- owl
- eagle
- fish
- frog
- snake
- butterfly
Naming words for places
- home
- school
- park
- garden
- market
- hospital
- temple
- church
- mosque
- zoo
- beach
- village
- city
- farm
- shop
- library
- bank
- station
- airport
- river
- mountain
- forest
- playground
- kitchen
- classroom
- museum
- road
- bus stop
- hotel
- post office
Naming words for things
- ball
- bag
- book
- pencil
- pen
- eraser
- table
- chair
- bed
- door
- window
- cup
- plate
- spoon
- bottle
- clock
- fan
- lamp
- phone
- television
- shoe
- sock
- cap
- umbrella
- kite
- doll
- car
- bus
- train
- cycle
- apple
- mango
- banana
- bread
- milk
- rice
- egg
- water
- flower
- tree
Naming words in sentences
Read each sentence with your child and ask them to find the naming words, then check the answer column.
| Sentence | Naming words |
|---|---|
| The dog is in the garden. | dog, garden |
| My mother cooks rice. | mother, rice |
| Riya has a red ball. | Riya, ball |
| The teacher reads a book. | teacher, book |
| We go to the park on Sunday. | park, Sunday |
| A parrot sits on the tree. | parrot, tree |
| Papa drives a car. | Papa, car |
| The baby drinks milk. | baby, milk |
How to practise at home
- Play "I spy": "I spy a naming word that starts with b" (ball, bed, book).
- Label five things at home with sticky notes and read them aloud each morning.
- Ask your child to name three people, three animals, three places and three things in one minute.
- Read a short story and circle every naming word on one page.
Questions parents ask
What is a naming word for kids?
A naming word is the name of a person, animal, place or thing, such as mother, cat, school or pencil. In grammar it is called a noun.
What are 10 examples of naming words?
Mother, teacher, dog, parrot, school, park, ball, book, apple and car.
Is a person's name a naming word?
Yes. Names like Riya, Delhi or Ganga are special naming words called proper nouns, and they always start with a capital letter.