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rename Synonyms
Another word for rename
Choosing another word for rename depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• verb (Context 1)
To give a new or different name to a person, place, organization, or thing.
Usage Example
"The city council voted to rechristen the central plaza in honor of the late civil rights leader."
Strongest
rechristen
Strong
retitle
rebrand
redub
relabel
rebaptize
• noun (Context 2)
An act or instance of giving a new name to something, especially a digital file, folder, or variable in computing.
Usage Example
"A simple file renaming resolved the path conflict in the directory."
Strongest
renaming
Strong
rebranding
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Rename. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/rename