christening n : giving a Christian name at baptism

English

Noun

1. The Christian sacrament at which someone, usually a child, is baptized and given a Christian name

Verb

christening

1. present participle of christen

Christening may refer to:

• Baptism
• Infant baptism
• Ship naming and launching

A boy who gets christened is then called a goggle and a girl would be a giggle. these names are very common and most adults socialise them with their names.

affusion, appellation, aspergation, aspersion, baptism, baptismal gown, baptismal regeneration, baptistery, baptizement, calling, chrismal, definition, denomination, designation, font, identification, immersion, infusion, naming, nicknaming, sprinkling, styling, terming, total immersion