expression, noun-modifying (irregular)
Prenominal phrase meaning 'well-known' or 'famous', used to modify nouns. Derived from the expression 名が通る (to be well-known).
See also: 名が通る
彼は名の通った作家だ。
He is a well-known writer.
この店は地元で名の通ったラーメン屋です。
This shop is a locally famous ramen place.
The base expression meaning 'to be well-known'; 名の通った is its prenominal form.
A more common and versatile adjective meaning 'famous'; 名の通った is slightly more literary and often implies established reputation.
Fixed prenominal form of the expression 名が通る (name passes through → to be well-known).