name tag

Sticky introduction label

A name tag is a small label worn on clothing displaying a person's name, typically at conferences, workplaces, or social gatherings where people may not know each other: Everyone at the mixer wore name tags.

Name tags range from adhesive paper stickers to plastic badges to embroidered patches on uniforms.

identification

badge

Worn symbol of membership

  • stickerAdhesive-backed paper or plastic
  • labelIdentifying attachment or marker
  • printedTransferred to paper

handwritten · adhesive · clip-on · holder · sleeve · laminated · template · blank · marker · pronoun

event

badge

Worn symbol of membership

exhibitor · delegate · conference · convention · summit · symposium · workshop · seminar · keynote · panel

social

icebreaker

Tension-easing social activity

party · wedding · reunion · gathering · mixer · meetup · speed dating · potluck · picnic · church social

workplace

employee

Hired organizational member

  • staffOrganization's workers collectively
  • ID badgeWorn workplace credential
  • credentialsEvidence of qualification or identity

lanyard · photo ID · company logo · department · title · position · HR · onboarding · visitor pass · contractor

security

access

Right to enter

checkpoint · scanner · turnstile · keycard · restricted · entry · verification · visitor · escort · expiration

Categories
Opposites
identification vs anonymity

name taganonymity

Unknown identity state

mask · disguise · incognito · alias · pseudonym

temporary/informal vs permanent/formal identification

name tagpassport

Government-issued travel credential

driver's license · business card · employee badge · security clearance · credentials

Family

nametags, nametag

Familiarity
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Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G