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
  • His unusual first name was dreamed up by his parents — an engineer dad named Joe and an artist named Bea — according to a 2009 Chicago Tribune article.
    — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 10 Nov. 2026
  • His parents, Joe and Bea, combined their names for their son’s first name.
    — Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of first name
Noun
  • They haven’t been given names yet, but the babies have started recognizing their carers.
    — Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Lil Baby, a 2022 Grammy winner whose given name is Dominique Jones, performed the night of the game at the Grand nightclub in San Francisco before heading to the Dahlia Lounge, where strippers entertained on the main floor.
    — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of given name
Noun
  • Pardo said, using the family's affectionate nickname for the girl.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 11 Nov. 2026
  • That scary nickname is because the distortions can sometimes look warped and scary like a demon.
    — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 10 Nov. 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 13 Nov. 2026.

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