Forename and Given name

Forename

Forename noun - A name that is placed before one's family name.
Usage example: a long string of forenames was given to the latest addition to the royal family
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Synonyms for Forename

Given name is a synonym for forename in first name topic. In some cases you can use "Given name" instead a noun "Forename", when it comes to topics like surname.

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

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