The act of writing one's name (e.g., signing or entering a name); also registration of a name (such as registered bonds).
応募用紙の指定欄に氏名を記名してください。
Please write your name in the designated field of the application form.
選挙は記名投票ではなく、無記名投票で行われた。
The election was held by secret ballot, not by recorded (named) voting.
この債券は記名式なので名義人以外は換金できない。
This bond is registered, so it cannot be cashed by anyone other than the registered owner.