as in first names
a name that is placed before one's family name
everyone calls me Jack, but my given name is John
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Recent Examples of given names
The twins were given names based on their personalities, according to the release.
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Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep. 2025
Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for given names
Noun
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In Sweden, first names must be cleared by the Tax Agency, which rejects those likely to cause offense, and name changes must retain at least one original name.—
Laura Sharman,
CNN Money,
14 Oct. 2025
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Winterstone has tattooed monikers on many celebs, including Teigen and Matt Damon, who has his wife's and daughters' first names on his right arm.—
Grace Gavilanes,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The stealthy look is inspired by one of Jordan’s nicknames, which originated from his panther-like abilities on the court and has been the design muse for several of his sneakers.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
9 Nov. 2025
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They’re most commonly known by their nicknames, Chub Perm, Mclovin, No Name, and Nonchalant Kid.—
Stephanie Ganz,
Parents,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Given names.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/given%20names. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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