forename

fore·name

noun \-ˌnām\

Definition of FORENAME

: a name that precedes one's surname

Examples of FORENAME

1. <a long string of forenames was given to the latest addition to the royal family>

First Known Use of FORENAME

1533

Related to FORENAME

Synonyms: Christian name, 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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Rhymes with FORENAME

A-frame, acclaim, aflame, airframe, ball game, big game, big-name, board game, brand name, byname, code name, cross-claim, declaim, defame, disclaim, endgame, enframe, exclaim, first name, freeze-frame, head game, inflame, last name, mainframe, mind game, misname, nickname, no-name, pen name, place-name, prename, proclaim, quitclaim, reclaim, selfsame, shell game, skin game, space frame, surname, time frame, trade name, war game