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prename

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of prename

a name that is placed before oneʼs family name

  • his prename is "Christopher," but he prefers to be called by his last name
Synonyms of prename

Christian name, first name, forename, given name
Words Related to prename

appellation, denomination, designation

cognomen, denotation, epithet, handle, nickname, sobriquet (also soubriquet), title

alias, nom de plume, pen name, pseudonym

baptismal name

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