Rename means to giveprovide or hand over to another person something a new name, or to give someone a new titlean official or descriptive name for a person or thing or role name again in a new contextthe situation or surroundings that help explain meaning.
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Pronunciation
AI-generated pronunciation audio (OpenAI).
Accent: General American English
IPA: /ˌriˈneɪm/
Easy pronunciation: ree-NAYM (approximate spelling).
Stress: Primary stress is on the second syllable.
Verb meaning to give something a different name.
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Rename Meaning
to give something a different name
Part of speech: verb
Definition: assign a new name to something or someone
Example: They renamed the street after a local hero.
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Other Meanings of Rename
Meaning 2
to give someone a new title or name in an official setting
Part of speech: verb
Definition: name someone again or with a new official title
Example: He was renamed Minister of the Interior.
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Rename Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- retitle
give something a new name
- retitle
give someone a new official title
- retitle
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Common Mistakes
- People sometimes use rename when they really mean restyle, relabel, or rebrand, but those words usually fit different situations.
- Rename is not the same as call or name when there is no change involved.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does rename mean?
Rename means to give something a new name, or to give someone a new official title or designation.
What is a simple synonym for rename?
A simple near-synonym is retitle, though it is best used in more formal or specific contexts.
Is rename always used for objects?
No. It can be used for places, files, people, or positions when a new name or title is given.
Reviewed with OpenAI Decisions. Assessment: accurate. Checked: 2026-10-17. AI assessment; not a guarantee of accuracy.