What's the old name for/of the United Kingdom?

[Untaught88]

Hi,

Is "for" always used after "name" or can "of" be used in some situations?

What's the old name for/of the United Kingdom?

 

[emsr2d2]

What's the old name for/of the United Kingdom?

In that sentence, they're both possible.

 

[jutfrank]

Is "for" always used after "name"

No.

or can "of" be used in some situations?

Yes.

These are not very productive questions. Find out what the difference in meaning is.

 

[Tdol]

And things can be named after someone.