have (something) to (one's) name

have (something) to (one's) name

To own or possess something. This phrase is often used in the negative to mean the opposite. During college, when I didn't have a penny to my name, I survived off of ramen noodles for months at a time.
See also: have, name
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

have to your name

have in your possession.
See also: have, name
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(not) have something to your ˈname

(informal) (not) possess something: I’ve only got two dresses to my name. She didn’t have a penny to her name when she arrived here.
See also: have, name, something
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • have something to your name
  • have to your name
  • a penny for them
  • penny for the guy
  • sit on a gold mine of (something)
  • bags on (something)
  • bags...
  • in for a penny
  • in for a penny, in for a pound
  • a penny for your thoughts