a word commonly used in computing for a method to identify objects. You will often hear of "naming conventions" for files, functions in a program and so on.
The strategic and creative discipline of developing the most appropriate word or words to identify an organization, product or service.
The process of assigning a word or set of words by which a person, animal, place or thing is known. The naming process is particularly important to the emotional and physical health of women, many of whom have suffered greatly due to having names that do not sufficiently match their identities.
The process of assigning a name to an element or group of elements. Although closely related, naming is different from abstracting which involves identifying salient features. The criteria in choosing a name involve such issues as conciseness, avoiding ambiguities, and familiarity of the term.