Naming: meaning, definitions and examples

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naming

 

[ ˈneɪmɪŋ ]

Context #1

brand identity

The process or act of giving a name to someone or something, often used in the context of brand identity to create a unique and recognizable image.

Synonyms

identification, nomenclature, titling

Examples of usage

  • Naming a new product can be a challenging task.
  • The company hired a branding agency to help with their naming strategy.
Context #2

personal identification

The action or process of assigning a name to a person, often used in the context of personal identification or naming ceremonies.

Synonyms

christening, designation, labeling

Examples of usage

  • Naming a baby is an important tradition in many cultures.
  • The naming of the newborn was celebrated with a special ceremony.
Context #3

giving a name

To give a name to someone or something; to assign a title or label.

Synonyms

calling, labeling, titling

Examples of usage

  • She is naming her new pet after her favorite character.
  • The team is naming the project 'Innovation Initiative'.

Translations

Translations of the word "naming" in other languages:

🇵🇹 nomeação

🇮🇳 नामकरण

🇩🇪 Benennung

🇮🇩 penamaan

🇺🇦 іменування

🇵🇱 nazewnictwo

🇯🇵 命名 (めいめい)

🇫🇷 nomination

🇪🇸 nombramiento

🇹🇷 adlandırma

🇰🇷 명명 (命名)

🇸🇦 تسمية

🇨🇿 pojmenování

🇸🇰 názvoslovie

🇨🇳 命名 (mìngmíng)

🇸🇮 poimenovanje

🇮🇸 nefna

🇰🇿 атау

🇬🇪 დასახელება

🇦🇿 adlandırma

🇲🇽 nombramiento

Word origin

The word 'naming' originated from the Old English word 'nama', meaning 'name'. Throughout history, naming has played a significant role in human culture, from the naming of individuals to the branding of products and companies. The act of naming has been a way to establish identity, convey meaning, and create a sense of belonging. Today, naming continues to be a fundamental aspect of language and communication, shaping how we perceive and interact with the world.

See also: nameless, namely, names, nickname, unnamed.