How do planets and their moons get their names?

http://starchild.gsfc.nasa.gov/docs/StarChild/questions/question48.html

A new planet has been discovered beyond Pluto. I’m curious to know what name it will be given, and if the “naming convention” of ancient gods will be upheld. This website explains why the solar system’s other planets are named as they are.

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