Misname (verb)

To call something or someone by a name that is not correct.

Origin:

Compound word formed by mis + name, meaning to call something or someone by a name that is not correct.

Examples:

1. I'm sorry, I think I misnamed you, your name is actually John.
2. He misnamed the species and caused confusion among scientists.
3. The company was misnamed and caused brand confusion.
4. She misnamed her own child and had to correct the mistake.
5. He misnamed the plant and did not realize until later.