misname

American  

[mis-neym] / mɪsˈneɪm /

verb (used with object)

misnamed, misnaming

1. to name incorrectly or wrongly; miscall.

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Etymology

Origin of misname

First recorded in 1475–85; mis- ¹ + name

Example Sentences

That said, the new ships will be equipped with modern weaponry such as guided missiles, some carrying nuclear warheads, but according to standard naval nomenclature, that means they’re misnamed as “battleships.”

From Los Angeles Times

But longtime Mexico City denizens point out incongruities: the prevalence of palm trees, misnamed or nonexistent institutions, a court scene with a jury even though criminal jury trials do not exist here.

From Los Angeles Times

In the latter category, Jamieson included misnaming individuals and bragging about crowd sizes.

From Los Angeles Times

Cardi B, who also wore a towering black turban, misnamed her designer Monday in an interview with Vogue.

From Los Angeles Times

Warnings contained contradictory information and sometimes misnamed districts.

From BBC