rechristened
Baptized again formally
Rechristened means renamed, especially in a ceremonial or official way.
A ship might be rechristened after a new owner, or a stadium rechristened for a corporate sponsor.
The word carries a slight formality from its origin in Christian baptism, but applies broadly to any renaming: The band rechristened themselves after their first album flopped.
Assigned a new name
- relabeledGiven a new designation
- rebrandedGiven new corporate identity
- redesignatedGiven new official label
- dubbedNamed or revoiced
renamed · rededicated · new name · name change · rebadged · restyled · retagged · remarked
Adopted false name
- pseudonymFictitious professional name
- monikerInformal designation for someone
- personaAssumed public identity
- sobriquetDescriptive informal name
epithet · new identity · assumed name · stage name · pen name · nom de guerre · alter ego · reinvented
Ritual water purification ceremony
- fontCharacter style set
- godparentsBaptismal sponsors for children
- sacramentSacred ritual conveying grace
- anointingCeremonial oil application
rite · confirmation · dedication · ceremony · blessing · consecration · clergy · naming ceremony
Complete self-transformation
- reimaginedConceived again differently
- revampedThoroughly reworked or modernized
- rebornSpiritually or literally revived
- reformedImproved after abandoning wrongdoing
converted · metamorphosis · makeover · overhaul · rebranding · new chapter · second act · phoenix
Receptacle for contents
- launchedSet in motion
- maiden voyageShip's initial journey
- hullOuter covering or frame
- champagneEffervescent celebratory wine
bow · flagship · commissioned · relaunched · decommissioned · fleet · shipyard
retitled
Assigned a new name
- relabeledGiven a new designation
- rebrandedGiven new corporate identity
- redesignatedGiven new official label
dubbed · renamed · rededicated · new name · name change · rebadged · restyled · retagged · remarked
alias
Adopted false name
- pseudonymFictitious professional name
- monikerInformal designation for someone
- personaAssumed public identity
sobriquet · epithet · new identity · assumed name · stage name · pen name · nom de guerre · alter ego · reinvented · public image
baptism
Ritual water purification ceremony
- fontCharacter style set
- godparentsBaptismal sponsors for children
- sacramentSacred ritual conveying grace
anointing · rite · confirmation · dedication · ceremony · blessing · consecration · clergy · naming ceremony · infant
reinvention
Complete self-transformation
- reimaginedConceived again differently
- revampedThoroughly reworked or modernized
- rebornSpiritually or literally revived
reformed · converted · metamorphosis · makeover · overhaul · rebranding · new chapter · second act · phoenix · fresh start
vessel
Receptacle for contents
- launchedSet in motion
- maiden voyageShip's initial journey
- hullOuter covering or frame
champagne · bow · flagship · commissioned · relaunched · decommissioned · fleet · shipyard
rechristenedchristened
Ritually named, often religiously
baptized · née · unnamed · given name · nameless