Naming New Elements

The right of naming an element is given to the discover(s) of the element.  According to the article, new elements' names must end in "-ium", referring to einsteinium, copernicium, and nobelium, among other relatively recently discovered elements.   Once the desired name is chosen, it is proposed to an international group of scientists for approval.  Until the name is chosen and approved, the element is referred to by its number on the periodic table.