Nimetuks
Nimetuks is a coined term used in linguistic and cultural studies to denote the process and product of giving a name to a person, place, object, or concept within a naming system.
Etymology and scope: The term is constructed from the Finnish noun nimi meaning “name” and a general
Definition and distinctions: Nimetuks can refer to the act of naming (the act of bestowing a name)
Usage and examples: In theoretical discussions of onomastics, nimetuks is used to discuss how names are chosen,
See also: Onomastics, Naming ceremony, Nomenclature, Toponymy.