1. gave a new name to something or someone
Usage: past tense and past participle of ‘rechristen’

Examples

• The company rechristened itself after the merger.
• The street was rechristened in honor of the civil rights leader.
• They rechristened their boat ‘Sea Dreams’ for good luck.
• The theater was rechristened the Lincoln Center after renovation.
• The park was rechristened Memorial Gardens following the dedication ceremony.
• She rechristened her cat Whiskers after adopting it from the shelter.