Christian name and Surname

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Christian name noun - A name that is placed before one's family name.

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Surname is an antonym for Christian name in given name topic.

Surname noun - A name shared by members of a family.

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Christian name is an antonym for surname.

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Surname and Christian name. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 02, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/christian_name/surname

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