Christian name

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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Noun
  • An article on Tuesday about New York City Ballet’s fashion gala omitted the first name of a dancer with that company.
    New York Times, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2025
  • In Sweden, first names must be cleared by the Tax Agency, which rejects those likely to cause offense, and name changes must retain at least one original name.
    Laura Sharman, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Many comments centered on the absence of wrestling’s Hulk Hogan (given name Terry Bullea), while others mentioned the lack of Alice‘s Polly Holiday, even though her castmate, Linda Lavin, was included.
    Dade Hayes, Deadline, 14 Sep. 2025
  • The twins were given names based on their personalities, according to the release.
    Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Forever chemicals are the nickname of a group of chemicals called PFAS that have been used in a wide variety of everyday products, including those that are nonstick or waterproof.
    Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Chick is a family nickname for Chiles after the character Chicken Little.
    Nasha Smith, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
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“Christian name.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Christian%20name. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.

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