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Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, have christened their 21-month-old daughter, Lilibet Diana, at their home in Montecito, Calif., a spokesperson for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex confirmed Wednesday.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 8, 2023

One of the mainstays of Mariah season, as devotees of Mariah Carey’s Christmas music have christened the holidays, is Christmas movies, from classic comedies to the contrived romances created by the Hallmark Channel.

From New York Times • Nov. 10, 2022

Some have christened the practice the “hand of God,” and it is now the searing image of a nation roiled by a medical emergency with no end in sight.

From Washington Times • Apr. 17, 2021

Since ’99, 14 teams have christened new stadiums and two others are slated to move into new digs next year.

From Washington Post • Feb. 16, 2017

Yes, Hartmut," said the Prince, seriously, "the beautiful, cold Aurora, as you have christened her, remains true to her nature.

From The Sign of Flame by Werner, E. T. C. (Edward Theodore Chalmers)