Here's why:
* Nouns are words that name people, places, things, or ideas.
* Verbs are words that describe actions or states of being.
The word "names" refers to multiple instances of a noun. It could be used in sentences like:
* "She knows all of our names."
* "Those are the names of the winners."
If you are looking for a verb related to naming, you might be thinking of:
* Name (present tense): "I name my dog Max."
* Named (past tense): "The baby was named Emily."
* Naming (present participle): "She is naming all the animals in the zoo."