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 Women’s Professional Baseball League on Wednesday unveiled the nicknames and logos of its four teams ahead of its inaugural season, with each team name inspired by pioneering women.
    — Alanis Thames, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2026
  • The buck moon has other nicknames related to animals, plants and weather, including the feather moulting moon, salmon moon, raspberry moon and thunder moon.
    — Alexiah Syrai Olsen, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of nicknames
Noun
  • The Bachelor Nation star and his wife landed on the twins' first names after testing them out with River, who didn't hesitate to make the monikers part of her everyday vocabulary even before her little sisters were born.
    — Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
  • The two, who are going by their first names to protect their privacy, didn’t even know the opportunity was coming their way.
    — Zuri Primos July 3, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026
Definition of first names
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“Forenames.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forenames. Accessed 16 Jul. 2026.

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