put a name to

verb3

1. •
   To attribute a person's name to (their face, voice, photo, etc.).

   • “I can’t put a name to you—but I’m sure I’ve met you—I’ve met everybody, here, or in Paris or London. Aren’t you in diplomacy? […]” — 1920
2. •
   To name or identify (something).

   • “give your orders, you two gentlemen, and you’re welcome to whatever you put a name to.” — 1853
3. •
   To identify the author of (a publication or other writing).

   • I had otherwise interpreted this phrase, had he put a name to his book — 1658