Christian name and Given name

Christian name

Christian name noun - A name that is placed before one's family name.
Usage example: although his Christian name is ordinary, his last name is quite distinctive
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Synonyms for Christian name

Given name is a synonym for Christian name in surname topic. In some cases you can use "Given name" instead a noun phrase "Christian name".

Given name

Given name noun - A name that is placed before one's family name.
Usage example: everyone calls me Jack, but my given name is John
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Synonyms for Given name

Christian name is a synonym for given name in first name topic. You can use "Christian name" instead a noun phrase "Given name", if it concerns topics such as surname.

Both terms in one sentence

  • Film / 2001: A Space Odyssey The attendant on the security video-screen asks new arrivals for their Christian name (today it's called first name or given name).
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