When a baby is christened, he or she is given a name during the Christian ceremony of baptism. Compare baptize. She was born in March and christened in June She was christened Susan
You say that you christen something new when you use it for the first time, especially if you do something special to mark the occasion. To christen the new hall, a number of great orchestras have been invited to play
You say that you christen a person, place, or object a particular name if you choose a name for them and start calling them by that name. The pair were christened `The Women in Black' after they both wore black dresses at a party
A christening is a Christian ceremony in which a baby is made a member of the Christian church and is officially given his or her name. Compare baptism. my granddaughter's christening. a christening robe. a Christian religious ceremony at which a child is officially given a name and becomes a member of a Christian church baptism