Name a borough (5)
I believe the answer is:
peter
'name a borough' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?
'name a' is the wordplay.
I cannot really see how this works, but
'name' could be 'pet' and 'pet' is present in the answer.
The remaining letters 'er' is a valid word which might be clued in a way I don't understand.
This may be the basis of the clue (or it may be nonsense).
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for peter that I've seen before include "foundation for church" , "-- Sellers, comic actor" , "' - - Pan' by Barrie" , "One of Jesus' disciples" , "and 4 across Doctor Who actor" .)