Misname

usgb/ˌmɪsˈneɪm/
verb

To give a wrong or incorrect name to someone or something.

The restaurant was misnamed as 'The French Cafe' even though it served Italian cuisine.
Visual representation of "misname" - To give a wrong or incorrect name to someone or something.

Often appears as...

  • misnamed file
  • misnamed author
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Common Mistake

Often occurs when two names or terms are similar but refer to different things.

Illustration for Common Mistake
She misnamed the capital of Australia as Sydney, not Canberra.
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Cultural Sensitivity

Misnaming can offend, especially when related to personal or cultural identities.

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He was embarrassed after misnaming his classmate with a culturally significant name.
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Accidental Usage

Misnaming is often unintentional, resulting from memory lapses or misinformation.

Illustration for Accidental Usage
Sorry for misnaming your brother as George; I thought that was his name.
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