Each ionic compound has its own unique name that comes from the names of the ions. After learning a few more details about the names of individual ions, you will be a step away from knowing how to nam...Each ionic compound has its own unique name that comes from the names of the ions. After learning a few more details about the names of individual ions, you will be a step away from knowing how to name ionic compounds. This section begins the formal study of nomenclature, the systematic naming of chemical compounds.