have (one's) name on it

1. To be reserved or intended for one. Are you sure you don't want a popsicle? There's a cherry one here that has your name on it! Please tell me one of these comfy chairs has my name on it because I am just exhausted. A: "Let me guess—some of this filing has my name on it." B: "Yep, lucky you!"

2. To be a perfect match for someone's interests or tastes. A: "This mystery novel really has Susie's name on it, doesn't it?" B: "Oh yeah, she loves spooky things." If you like exploring large, beautiful worlds, then this video game has your name on it. Enjoy! Eh, a beach vacation doesn't exactly have my name on it. I get sunburned way too easily!

have (somebody’s ˈname on it

with your ˈname on it

(informal) if something has your name on it, or there is something with your name on it, it is intended for you: He took my place and got killed. It should have been me — that bullet had my name on it. ♢ Don’t worry — there’s a job somewhere with your name on it!

have somebody's name on it

have (one's) name on it

have (somebody’s ˈname on it

with your ˈname on it