Synonyms for
Naming
Definition
The act or process of giving a name to someone or something.
Synonyms & similar words
diagnose
describe
refer
designation
identify
appellative
cite
key
list
keyout
distinguish
call
name
bringup
constitute
make
advert
appoint
discover
appointment
assignment
mention
nominate
christening
designation
identification
labeling
branding
tagging
marking
calling
titling
entitling
dubbing
nicknaming
terming
classifying
categorizing
characterizing
distinguishing
identifying
specifying
Synonyms by register
Informal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- naming convention
- naming ceremony
- naming rights
- naming process
- naming a child
- naming a pet
- naming a company
- naming error
Word family
Usage note
The word 'naming' as a gerund or noun refers to the act of assigning a name. It is often used in contexts like 'naming a baby' or 'naming a company'.
Example sentences
- The naming of the school was a difficult decision.
- I need help with naming my new business.
- The naming ceremony for the new boat was beautiful.
- She is having trouble naming her new cat.
- The naming of the baby was a special moment for the family.
Quotes
Naming a baby is an act of poetry, for many people the only creative moment of their lives.
The naming of cats is a difficult matter. It isn't just one of your holiday games.
The naming of what we see is one of the oldest problems in the history of human thought.