as in first name
a name that is placed before one's family name his prename is "Christopher," but he prefers to be called by his last name

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Noun
  • Trustworthy companies also personalize interactions in a way that makes sense, going farther than just putting a customer’s first name on an email.
    Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Emma, who gave her first name only, is the owner of 4-year-old Baloo the Bernese mountain dog, a breed known for their affectionate, calm nature, as well as their sheer size.
    Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The beloved cookbook author, who goes by the cheeky nickname @grossypelosi, has brought every bit of that high-spirited vibe to his new cookbook, Let's Party.
    Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Bubble snails have a transparent shell, but the species also earns its nickname from its eggs, experts said.
    Lauren Liebhaber September 3, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • At a community celebration, the lions were given names rooted in tradition and community significance—Chisama Kabobole, after a revered chief; Katimbilwa Mali, honoring a respected sub-chieftainess; and Sufina, after the NTCP’s environmental education program.
    Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2025
  • Lueck said this year the couple’s chicks were given names — Ray, Dandelion, Benny (for Jack Benny) and Genesee (named for the theater) — with a Waukegan artistic bent.
    Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2025
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“Prename.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prename. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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