chris·ten 
/ˈkrɪsn̩/ verb
chris·tens; chris·tened; chris·ten·ing /ˈkrɪsn̩/ verb [+ obj] 1 : to baptize (someone)
▪ He was christened when he was three months old. 2 a : to name (someone) at baptism
▪ They christened the baby Anna.
b : to officially give (something, such as a ship) a name in a ceremony that often involves breaking a bottle of champagne
▪ The politician was chosen to christen a new ship.
c : to give (someone or something) a nickname or an unofficial title
▪ The newspaper has christened her as the reigning Queen of Tennis. 3 : to use something for the first time
▪ They christened the new ball park with a win.
▪ He was christened when he was three months old.
▪ They christened the baby Anna.
b : to officially give (something, such as a ship) a name in a ceremony that often involves breaking a bottle of champagne
▪ The politician was chosen to christen a new ship.
c : to give (someone or something) a nickname or an unofficial title
▪ The newspaper has christened her as the reigning Queen of Tennis.
▪ They christened the new ball park with a win.
