definition of
naming

[1] #1 naming n. the verbal act of naming; "the part he failed was the naming of state capitals". wn

[2] #2 naming s. [appellative] inclined to or serving for the giving of names; "the appellative faculty of children"; "the appellative function of some primitive rites". wn

[3] #3 naming n. [appointment, assignment, designation] the act of putting a person into a non-elective position; "the appointment had to be approved by the whole committee". wn