Chrĭs'ten, v. t.
(krĭs'n), v. t. [imp. & p. p. CHRISTENED; p. pr. & vb. n. CHRISTENING.] [A-S. cristian, from cristen, cristena, a Christian, q. v.; O. Fr. christenner.]
Sense 1. To give a name and apply water to, as a religious ceremony, in the name of, and according to the precept of, Christ; to baptize.
Sense 2. To give a name; to denominate. “Christen the thing what you will.” Bp. Burnet.