Synonyms for Naming (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (inclined to or serving for the giving of names):
appellativeWordNet sense 2 (having the power of explicitly denoting or designating or naming):
denotative, denotiveWordNet sense 3 (the act of putting a person into a non-elective position):
appointment, assignment, designationFrom the ODE community, based on WordNetadd/edit