Conversation so far:
why is carbon the base of all life
Carbon has the ability to form stable bonds with many elements, including itself. This property allows carbon to form a variety of large and complex molecules necessary for life.
what is carbon's nickname
Carbon has often been referred to as the king of the elements.
who discovered carbon
Carbon was known to exist since ancient times.

Question: who gave the element its name
Self-contained rewrite: who named carbon