christened

Example Sentences

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While it is still being rented out regularly to tenants, 7 ½ West End Court has now been christened “The Born to Run House” by Springsteen’s fans.

From Salon • Mar. 4, 2026

When I first started playing “Dungeons & Dragons” as a tween, my friends christened me with a new good-natured nickname: gamer geek.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 10, 2025

However, a few days after his birth they christened him, creating an official record that includes their names and address.

From BBC • Nov. 21, 2025

The actor, 54, purchased the lavish retreat, which is located in the gated Stone Creek Ranch community in Delray Beach, from spec developer Aldo Stark, who christened the Italian-style dwelling Palazzo di Lago.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 28, 2025

Even though it was dead, it deserved a name, she went on, so she christened it Rufus.

From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls