Naming
/ˈneɪmɪŋ/
Definitions
2 meaningsTo give a name to someone or something.
/ˈneɪmɪŋ/
To give something or someone a name
They are naming their new baby girl Olivia.
💡 Simply: When you're naming something, you're like, 'I'm gonna call this fluffy cat Snowball!' It's like giving it a special tag. Imagine naming your favorite stuffed animal or even a new game you create!
👶 For kids: Giving someone or something a name. Like, you name your pet dog Fido.
More Examples
The committee is naming the award after a famous scientist.
The artist decided to name the painting "Sunrise".
How It's Used
"Parents name their babies."
"Scientists are naming new species of plants."
The act or process of giving something a name.
/ˈneɪmɪŋ/
The act or process of giving a name to something or someone.
The naming of the park was a big event in the town.
💡 Simply: It's the special moment of saying, 'From now on, this is called...' Imagine you're at a baby's naming ceremony, or when they decide what to call a new star in space. That whole process is 'naming!'
👶 For kids: When you give a name to something. Like, a baby's naming day!
More Examples
The naming of the ship was a traditional ceremony.
The process of naming new species is very detailed.
How It's Used
"The naming of a ship is a significant tradition."
"The naming of new elements follows specific rules."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
in the name of
Using the authority or justification of someone or something.
"They took action in the name of justice."
by name
Giving the name of someone or something.
"The teacher called out each student by name."
From Old English *nemnan* (to name, call), from Proto-Germanic *knamaną* (to name), from Proto-Indo-European *h₁nómn̥* (name).
The word 'naming' has existed in the English language for centuries, and is often used to describe the assigning of names for a wide variety of things, from places and people to abstract concepts.
Memory tip
Think of the act of assigning a label.
Word Origin
"To call, name."