English Explanatory Dictionary

given name

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The personal name chosen for a child, usually by their parents.
  2. A name bestowed by oneself or another, as opposed to the name given by one's parents.

Pronunciation

/ˈɡɪvən ˌneɪm/ EN-AU ck1 given name.ogg

Word forms

given name given names

Synonyms

first name forename front name personal name birth name Christian name given name prename

Antonyms

surname
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