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naming
The act or process of giving a name to a person, place, animal, or thing.
Die Namensgebung für das neue Baby war eine lange und schwierige Entscheidung für die Eltern.
Naming the new baby was a long and difficult decision for the parents.
The word consists of 'Name' (in the form 'Namens-') and 'Gebung' (from 'geben' (to give)). So it literally describes the act of 'Namengeben' (giving a name).
Die Namensgebung des erstgeborenen Sohnes ist eine wichtige Tradition.
The naming of the firstborn son is an important tradition.
'Namensgebung' (naming) is often used for formal or ceremonial occasions, for example when naming streets, squares, buildings, or ships.
Die ganze Stadt feierte die Namensgebung der neuen Brücke.
The whole city celebrated the naming of the new bridge.
If you want to say what a name is being found for, you use the preposition 'für' followed by the accusative.
Die Eltern diskutierten lange über die Namensgebung für ihre Tochter.
The parents discussed the naming of their daughter for a long time.
baptism / christening
For a new ship, Taufe is the traditional term for the formal ceremony. Namensgebung refers more generally to the act of giving a name to something or someone. Taufe fits the entire formal event, while Namensgebung refers to the act itself.
Bei der Namensgebung des neuen Schiffs wurde der Name offiziell bekannt gegeben.
At the naming of the new ship, its name was officially announced.
Bei der Taufe des neuen Schiffs zerschnitt die Kapitänin das Band.
At the christening of the new ship, the captain cut the ribbon.
