Christian name

Christian name

noun

Definition of CHRISTIAN NAME

: given name

Examples of CHRISTIAN NAME

1. Her Christian name is Anna.
2. <although his Christian name is ordinary, his last name is quite distinctive>

First Known Use of CHRISTIAN NAME

1549

Related to CHRISTIAN NAME

Synonyms: forename, first name, given name, prename

Related Words: appellation, denomination, designation; cognomen, denotation, epithet, handle, nickname, sobriquet (also soubriquet), title; alias, nom de plume, pen name, pseudonym; baptismal name

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