christened

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While it is still being rented out regularly to tenants, 7 ½ West End Court has now been christened “The Born to Run House” by Springsteen’s fans.

From Salon • Mar. 4, 2026

Leftover pizza gets cut up, crisped on the stove and mixed into scrambled eggs—a remnant from Duggal’s college days that she has christened “pizza eggs.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 28, 2025

However, a few days after his birth they christened him, creating an official record that includes their names and address.

From BBC • Nov. 21, 2025

The actor, 54, purchased the lavish retreat, which is located in the gated Stone Creek Ranch community in Delray Beach, from spec developer Aldo Stark, who christened the Italian-style dwelling Palazzo di Lago.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 28, 2025

The ship was christened for a man, Wilhelm Gustloff.

From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys