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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Noun
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There’s a particular collection that has several nicknames, like the winter hexagon, winter circle, winter oval and more.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
8 Mar. 2026 -
For those who do not recognize their names, maybe their nicknames will help.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Official statistics are hard to come by, but town residents — several of whom asked to be identified by only first names to protect their safety — estimated around 80 cars were set aflame in a municipality of just 20,000 people.—
Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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On the first go-around, both the district and circuit courts sided with the school, finding that Kluge's refusal to honor the policy and use students' first names caused harm.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Forenames.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forenames. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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