The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word REPUTE
I've seen this crossword clue in Independent
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More clues leading to the result REPUTE
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The straight part
We know that "Name" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case name = repute.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.
What does REPUTE mean?
REPUTE noun- Reputation, especially a good reputation.
- To attribute or credit something to something; to impute.
- To consider, think, esteem, reckon (a person or thing) to be, or as being, something