Christian name

noun

Definition of Christian namenext
as in first name
a name that is placed before one's family name although his Christian name is ordinary, his last name is quite distinctive

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  1. first name
  2. given name
  3. nickname
Noun
  • Next is Panthea Parker, a woman whose last name follows her first name like aroma follows a cup of coffee.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 22 July 2026
  • Regillio has not been present in his son’s life, which is why Xavi prefers to be referred to by his first name only.
    — Jay Harris, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Definition of first name
Noun
  • 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
Definition of given name
Noun
  • The character’s nickname, Big Pussy, is rumored to have originated during his time as a cat burglar.
    — Dennis Romero, NBC news, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Thankfully renamed from the original French nickname of Hog Island, this sprawling island park is bigger and older than Central Park.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 July 2026
Definition of nickname
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“Christian name.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Christian%20name. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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