benamee

/ˈbiːmɛni/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who gives a new name, especially to a place.

“The benamee of the new city was celebrated in a grand ceremony.”

2. verb

To give a new name to something, especially a place.

“The town was benamied by the king to honor his favorite queen.”

Synonyms

  • rechristener
  • renamer

Antonyms

  • dechristener
  • unnamer