given name

noun

: a name that precedes one's surname

especially : first name

Synonyms of given name

• first name
• Christian name
• nickname

Examples of given name in a Sentence

everyone calls me Jack, but my given name is John

Recent Examples on the Web

In this latest phase, many harms that were once difficult to describe have been given names, so that they can be better identified and confronted. — Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 24 July 2026

Releasing via Reprise Records, the LP features the artwork of Strings’ mom, Debra Apostol (Strings’ given name is William Lee Apostol). — Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 30 June 2026

Many have since been microchipped and given names. — Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 June 2026

Pattie Gonia, whose given name is Wyn Wiley, is a drag queen based in Bend, Oregon. — Brittany Peterson, Fortune, 12 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1717, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for given name

• aspartame
• counterclaim
• overcame
• underframe
• username
• acclaim
• aflame
• airframe
• ballgame
• became
• declaim
• defame

Kids Definition

given name

noun

: forename