Rechristen
(verb)
- To give a new name to something, typically after it has been changed or transferred.
- To name something again, usually after it has been renamed before or after a significant change.
Origin:
From the prefix "re" meaning again and "christen".
Examples:
- The ship was rechristened after being refitted.
- The company was rechristened after a merger.
- The building was rechristened to reflect its new purpose.
- The stadium was rechristened after the team was sold.
- The park was rechristened to honor a local hero.