Make name into different name (8)
I believe the answer is:
nominate
'different name' is the definition.
'nominate' can be an answer for 'name'. I am not certain of the 'different' bit.
'make name into' is the wordplay.
'make' is an anagram indicator.
'name'+'into'='nameinto'
'nameinto' with letters rearranged gives 'NOMINATE'.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for nominate that I've seen before include "Put forward name for a mention" , "Propose as a candidate" , "Choose" , "Specify (person for job)" , "Put forward (as candidate for election)" .)