Proverb meaning that a name often reflects the nature or characteristics of a person or thing; names and essence frequently agree.
あの店は『手作り工房』というだけあって、商品もスタッフも本当に手作り感がある。名は体を表すな。
That shop is called 'Handmade Workshop' and indeed both the products and staff really feel handmade. A name often reflects the thing itself.
彼はいつも冷静で几帳面だ。『慎重』というあだ名がぴったりで、名は体を表すという感じだ。
He is always calm and meticulous. The nickname 'Careful' suits him — names often reflect the person.
会社の方針が変わったので、社名を変えるべきか考えている。名は体を表すと言うからね。
The company policy changed, so we're thinking about changing the company name. After all, a name often reflects the entity.