misname

[mis-neym]

verb (used with object)

misnamed, misnaming 

1. to name incorrectly or wrongly; miscall.

Word History and Origins

Origin of misname¹

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

Example Sentences

On Tuesday, the Senate narrowly passed the distinctly misnamed “big beautiful bill.”

From Salon

He suggested the misnaming was intentional — and a reflection of the administration’s skewed priorities.

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