1) a ceremony of baptism or naming a child (christened)
2) a system of naming (nomenclature)
the act of identifying a person, thing; proof of who a person is, e.g. a passport
labeling; means of labeling
(especially) a pattern of colours of feathers, fur etc
designating
to speak or write something about (a person, thing)
referral, observation
(an instance of) nominating
appointment for responsibility
(an instance of) the ceremony of ordaining a priest or minister
an installation