christening

To perform the religious act of the baptism, to baptise.

“The new baby was christened at the village church.”

To name.

“I christen this ship the Bonny Barnacle.”

To Christianize.

To use for the first time.

“I christened my new boots today with a walk in the snow.”

To douse or wet with blood, urine, tears, or other liquid.

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

Any instance of someone's or something's being christened.