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Naming is the practice of assigning names to people, places, objects, and ideas to enable reference and communication. Names function as social identifiers, cognitive anchors, and vectors of meaning, shaping how speakers categorize and recall the world.

The study of proper names is onomastics, a field that intersects linguistics, anthropology, and history. Names

Naming conventions in specialized domains are often codified to ensure clarity and stability. The scientific community

Social and cultural dimensions of naming include personal names given at birth, changes through marriage or

In information systems and data management, naming underpins searchability and interoperability. Name disambiguation, aliasing, transliteration, and

encode
information
about
lineage,
origin,
culture,
and
status,
and
they
may
change
across
lifetimes
or
through
migration.
uses
codes
such
as
the
International
Code
of
Nomenclature
for
algae,
fungi,
and
plants;
the
International
Code
of
Zoological
Nomenclature;
and
the
International
Code
of
Nomenclature
of
Prokaryotes.
In
chemistry,
IUPAC
provides
systematic
naming
rules.
In
computing,
identifiers
and
namespaces
organize
names
to
prevent
collisions
in
software
and
data.
legal
processes,
and
name
choices
influenced
by
religion,
tradition,
or
personal
preference.
Brand
and
product
naming
is
a
commercial
practice
that
aims
for
memorability
and
appeal,
while
place
names
(toponyms)
preserve
history
and
geography.
localization
are
common
tasks
when
handling
multilingual
or
multi-entity
data.