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).

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.