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
  • His nicknames usually reflect his role as a catalyst—The Initiator, The Originator, The Godfather—yet less so his ingenuity and down-home dedication.
    — Gabriel Szatan, Pitchfork, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Regardless of a brand’s intent, sneakerheads love to coin unofficial nicknames for sneakers and often do so with monikers derived from pop-culture.
    — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of nicknames
Noun
  • The organization's name is a combination of the first two letters of her and her siblings' first names.
    — Nicky Zizaza, CBS News, 12 Oct. 2026
  • The locals asked to give only their first names for privacy reasons.
    — Zahra Ullah, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of first names
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“Forenames.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forenames. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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