Synonyms of given name

given name

noun

as in first name

a name that is placed before one's family name

everyone calls me Jack, but my given name is John

Synonyms & Similar Words

• first name
• Christian name
• nickname
• prename
• forename
• pseudonym
• pen name
• denomination
• appellation
• designation
• title
• nom de plume
• baptismal name
• sobriquet
• epithet
• soubriquet
• alias
• handle
• denotation
• cognomen

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of given name

Missy Elliott, Ciara, Questlove, and Ludacris are among the artists paying tribute to New York rapper Fatman Scoop (given name Isaac Freeman III), who died on Saturday after suffering a medical emergency while onstage during an August 30 concert in Hamden, Connecticut. —Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 31 Aug. 2024

And while he’s not mentioned by given name in the film, here’s the story of the real life serial killer. —Selena Kuznikov, Variety, 4 July 2024

The financial institution recently announced the launch of Chosen First Name, a feature that offers customers the option to use a first name that is different from their legal or given name on their online accounts and cards. —Jasmine Browley, Essence, 3 July 2024

The only other storm that came close was during the record-breaking 1933 season, before storms were given names. —Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 1 July 2024