naming

nam-ing · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    The act of giving a name to someone or something.

  2. 2.

    Present participle of "name."

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    naming ceremony — a formal event to give a name to a child
  • •
    naming rights — the right to name something, often sold for commercial purposes

Related words

See also: name, named

Etymology

From name + -ing, from Old English nama.