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forenames

noun

plural of forename
as in nicknames
a name that is placed before one's family name a long string of forenames was given to the latest addition to the royal family

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  1. nicknames
  2. first names
Noun
  • The name has an elegant, European feel but also playful, accessible nicknames like Freddy and Fred to keep it grounded.
    — Sarah Scott, Parents, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Inspired by one of Jordan’s many nicknames, the Black Cat line has become one of the most popular themes in the Air Jordan line.
    — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of nicknames
Noun
  • The Monitor is only using first names to identify underage migrants in this story, for privacy reasons.
    — Colette Davidson, Christian Science Monitor, 13 Sep. 2026
  • Louise Nevelson may not be among the first names that come to mind in the pantheon of important artists of the modernist movement.
    — Douglas Markowitz, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of first names
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“Forenames.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forenames. Accessed 24 Sep. 2026.

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