Christian name

noun

Examples of Christian name in a Sentence

Her Christian name is Anna. although his Christian name is ordinary, his last name is quite distinctive

Word History

First Known Use

1542, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Christian name was in 1542

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“Christian name.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Christian%20name. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

Christian name

noun
: the personal name given to a person at birth or christening
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