naming
nounUK /ˈneɪmɪŋ/
US /ˈneɪmɪŋ/
The act of giving a name to someone or something.
The naming of the new baby took place at the hospital.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The act of saying aloud the names of people or things.
The teacher did the naming of the students in the class.
3. A ceremony where a baby is officially given a name.
They held a naming ceremony for their daughter.
4. The process of choosing a word to identify something new.
The naming of the new star was exciting for the scientists.