Christian name

noun

Definition of Christian namenext
as in first name
a name that is placed before one's family name although his Christian name is ordinary, his last name is quite distinctive

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  1. first name
  2. given name
  3. nickname
Noun
  • Some interviews have been translated from Arabic and people have been referenced only by first names to protect their identities.
    Adam Leventhal, The Athletic, 23 Nov. 2024
  • Maya Freelon’s first name comes from her godmother Maya Angelou.
    Chadd Scott, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of first name
Noun
  • The cows are often given names and encouraged to roam and graze in a stress-free environment, with only a few kept in each pen.
    Chelsea Davis, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
  • Attendees are given name tags with identification numbers and individually interviewed by production, according to the outlet.
    McKinley Franklin, Peoplemag, 24 Sep. 2024
Definition of given name
Noun
  • The lawsuit said leaked information included license plate numbers, email addresses, phone numbers, vehicle nicknames and, in a small number of cases, mailing addresses.
    Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Glas said another man named Mike, but without the nickname, was also ruled out as a suspect.
    Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of nickname
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“Christian name.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Christian%20name. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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