given name
"Given name" refers to the personal name chosen for an individual, typically at birth, and is used alongside their family name.
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Definition
A2General
(common)The personal name chosen for someone at birth, used with their family name.
Example
- Her given name is Emily, and her surname is Smith.
- In many cultures, the given name comes before the family name.
B2Onomastics
(academic)The first part of a person's full name, distinguishing them individually within a family or group.
Example
- In the study of onomastics, the given name is often analyzed for its cultural and familial significance.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "given name":
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