naming
/ˈneɪmɪŋ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: namings
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The process of giving names to things.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A ritual or ceremony in which a person's name is given or announced.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
Giving a name to a person or thing.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
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Common questions
What does “naming” mean?
The process of giving names to things.
Is “naming” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
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