Christian name

as in first name
a name that is placed before one's family name although his Christian name is ordinary, his last name is quite distinctive

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Noun
  • Beth asked to be identified only by their first name to protect their safety as a victim of human trafficking.
    Sylvan Lebrun, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2024
  • Courtesy Emaline Emaline, who asked to go by her first name because of concerns over a state policy related to trans teachers, is getting her master’s degree in teaching and currently works in a public middle school.
    Jo Yurcaba, NBC News, 30 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • The cows are often given names and encouraged to roam and graze in a stress-free environment, with only a few kept in each pen.
    Chelsea Davis, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
  • Attendees are given name tags with identification numbers and individually interviewed by production, according to the outlet.
    McKinley Franklin, Peoplemag, 24 Sep. 2024
Noun
  • His work garnered him a few nicknames, more followers and a nice pay bump.
    Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 6 Nov. 2024
  • However, because its peculiar shape was reminiscent of a clothes iron, the Flatiron nickname quickly stuck.
    Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Christian name.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Christian%20name. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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