noun
Refers to a godparent in a Christian context, or more broadly someone who names a child at a naming ceremony.
彼女は私の娘の名付け親です。
She is my daughter's godmother.
noun
namer; person who gives something its name
Used for the person who originally names something, such as a product, discovery, or concept.
この新種の花の名付け親は、発見者である田中博士です。
The namer of this new flower species is Dr. Tanaka, who discovered it.