Naming

/ˈneɪmɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The act of giving a name to someone or something.

The naming of the new species was a significant scientific milestone.

A list of names, especially for a group of persons or things.

The committee presented their naming of candidates for the awards tonight.

The designation or title given to a person or entity.

The naming of the new stadium after the famous athlete drew public attention.

verb

The present participle of name, referring to the action of creating or assigning a name.

Naming your child is one of the most important decisions you can make.

The act of identifying someone or something with a word or phrase.

When naming the team, they wanted a name that reflected their spirit.

From the Old English 'namian', meaning 'to name'.

naming convention

A standardized method for naming things.

name drop

To casually mention someone’s name to impress others.

in name only

Existing in name only; without substance.

name

A word or set of words by which a person or thing is known.

renaming

The act of giving a new name to someone or something.

nickname

A familiar or humorous name given to a person or thing.

denomination

A name that denotes a class or group.

Name game

Let's play the name game at the party!

Name dropper

He's such a name dropper, always mentioning celebrities.