a name to conjure with

Meaning

1. 1

   a person or thing that is well known and respected in a particular field

   Miyazaki is still a name to conjure with among anime fans.

2. 2

   humorous

   used when you mention a name that you think is difficult to remember or pronounce

   He comes from Tighnabruaich — now there's a name to conjure with!

From the same entry

• by name
• by the name of
• enter name
• give your name to
• go by the name of
• have your name on it
• in all but name
• in God's name
• in the name of
• in name only
• name is mud
• the name of the game