rename
|re-name|
/riːˈneɪm/
give a new name
Etymology
'rename' is formed from the prefix 're-' (meaning 'again' or 'back') plus the verb 'name'.
'rename' developed in Middle English from forms such as 'renamen' (re- + 'namen' from Old English 'nama'/'naman'), and eventually became the modern English verb 'rename'.
Initially, it meant 'to give a new name (again)', and over time it has kept the basic meaning of 'change or give a new name' in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act or instance of giving a new name; a renaming.
The rename of the street sparked debate in the community.
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Verb 1
to give a new name to someone or something; to change the name of.
They decided to rename the company to reflect its new focus.
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Last updated: 2025/09/21 04:36