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prenames

noun

plural of prename
as in first names
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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  1. first names
  2. given names
  3. nicknames
Noun
  • The Monitor is only using first names to identify underage migrants in this story, for privacy reasons.
    — Colette Davidson, Christian Science Monitor, 13 Sep. 2026
  • Louise Nevelson may not be among the first names that come to mind in the pantheon of important artists of the modernist movement.
    — Douglas Markowitz, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of first names
Noun
  • Over the years, many of the variations in preparation for our basic menu items were given names, usually by the customers who frequently ordered their burgers that way.
    — Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2026
  • The humanoid robots, dressed in black Tau Robotics uniforms and given names such as Chelsea and Elon, perform household chores like vacuuming, cleaning kitchen counters and taking out the trash.
    — Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of given names
Noun
  • The name has an elegant, European feel but also playful, accessible nicknames like Freddy and Fred to keep it grounded.
    — Sarah Scott, Parents, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Inspired by one of Jordan’s many nicknames, the Black Cat line has become one of the most popular themes in the Air Jordan line.
    — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of nicknames
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“Prenames.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prenames. Accessed 23 Sep. 2026.

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