Névadási

Névadási is the act or process of giving names to new entities, objects, or concepts. It encompasses linguistic, cultural, scientific, and administrative practices, and can refer to both formal procedures and informal naming traditions. The term is used across several fields to describe how names are chosen, justified, and officially established.

In toponymy and geography, névadási involves assigning official place names, street names, or geographic features. Naming authorities, often supported by guidelines and public consultation, maintain gazetteers and publish new names to reflect language, history, or local significance. In science, névadási covers the formal naming of species, genera, and other taxa through established nomenclature codes (for example, the ICZN for animals and the ICN for plants, algae, and fungi), which require unique, published names and priority rules. In astronomy, the International Astronomical Union coordinates the naming of celestial bodies and surface features, guided by conventions and cultural considerations. In culture and commerce, process-oriented naming covers products, brands, and institutions, including trademark checks, market testing, and legal registration.

Common steps in névadási typically include proposal or concept development, evaluation against established criteria, review by a relevant authority or committee, approval, and dissemination through official records or publications. Public input and cultural sensitivity are increasingly emphasized, as are concerns about language suitability, potential confusion with existing names, and trademark or rights issues.

See also Nomenclature, toponymy, taxonomy, branding, and trademarking.