name vs refer

name is a noun but refer is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
name	Yes	No	Yes	No
refer	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, refer is a hypernym of name; that is, refer is a word with a broader meaning than name:

name: give the name or identifying characteristics of; refer to by name or some other identifying characteristic property
refer: have as a meaning

Other hypernyms of name include denote.

As verbs, refer is a hyponym of name; that is, refer is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than name:

Other hyponyms of name include baptise, baptize, christen, style, title, dub, nickname, rename, entitle, title, term, tag.

As verbs, name and refer are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of name include advert, bring up, cite, mention.

name (noun)	refer (noun)
by the sanction or authority of
a language unit by which a person or thing is known
a defamatory or abusive word or phrase
family based on male descent
a well-known or notable person
a person's reputation

name (verb)	refer (verb)
determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a diagnostic analysis	think of, regard, or classify under a subsuming principle or with a general group or in relation to another
identify as in botany or biology, for example	have as a meaning
give the name or identifying characteristics of; refer to by name or some other identifying characteristic property	make reference to
assign a specified (usually proper) name to	use a name to designate
make reference to	seek information from
mention and identify by name	send or direct for treatment, information, or a decision
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of	be relevant to
create and charge with a task or function
charge with a function; charge to be