Name (song)

Name (song)

"Name" is an alternative rock single by the American rock band Goo Goo Dolls. It was released in September 1995 as the third single from the album A Boy Named Goo. The song, the band's first hit, topped both the US Modern Rock chart and the US Album Rock chart, and reached number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Although the Goo Goo Dolls were considered an alternative group prior to the single's release, "Name" crossed over to pop and adult contemporary radio, greatly increasing the band's fan base, but alienating some core listeners who were used to their harder sound. Prior to the release of the Dizzy Up the Girl album three years later, "Name" was the band's most successful single.

The band re-recorded this song for their compilation album, Greatest Hits Volume One: The Singles. The version featured minimal arrangements and production.