christened

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CARLSBAD, Calif.—John Levy Jr. built his dream home by a lagoon overlooking the Pacific Ocean and turned it into a private retreat he christened “Levyland,” complete with his own pickleball court.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

The hero was never named in the book, but the character was christened Harry Palmer for the film and played by Michael Caine.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

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

The newly christened John Williams Stage and the special Dudamel programming will pay tribute to two towering Bowl icons during a major moment of change for the L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026

We christened them with prayers and invited all our little boy and girl friends for colas and cassavas and—when we could get them—some nice butter cookies.

From "Krik? Krak!" by Edwidge Danticat