christening
noun
chris·ten·ing
kri-sə-niŋ 
ˈkris-niŋˈ
: the ceremony of baptizing and naming a child
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The whole family was invited to the christening.
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The release of the photos comes as Andrew made his first public outing since being stripped of his royal title, attending daughter Princess Beatrice's younger daughter's christening.
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Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 13 Dec. 2025
Before Athena's christening, a source told the Daily Mail some had reservations about seeing Andrew there.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025
The christening will take place on December 12 at the Chapel Royal, St James Palace.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 11 Dec. 2025
There was a first-of-its-kind godparent christening.
—Susan B. Barnes, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2025
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Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 13 Dec. 2025
Before Athena's christening, a source told the Daily Mail some had reservations about seeing Andrew there.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025
The christening will take place on December 12 at the Chapel Royal, St James Palace.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 11 Dec. 2025
There was a first-of-its-kind godparent christening.
—Susan B. Barnes, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for christening
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“Christening.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/christening. Accessed 20 Dec. 2025.
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