christian name - first name
- christian name - first name
◊ 'Christian name'
In British English, a person's
Christian name is the name given to them when they were born or when they were christened. Many people have two or more Christian names. Christian names come in front of a person's surname.
◊ 'first name'
At some point in the conversation Boon had begun calling Philip by his first name.
◊ 'forename'
On official forms, you are usually asked to write your surname and your
first name or
forename.
Forename is only ever used in writing.
◊ 'given name'
In American English,
given name is sometimes used instead of `first name' or `forename'.
Useful english dictionary.
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Christian name - first name — ◊ Christian name In British English, a person s Christian name is the name given to them when they were born or when they were christened. Many people have two or more Christian names. Christian names come in front of a person s surname. Do all… … Useful english dictionary
Christian name — n a person s first name, especially when they are given this name in a Christian religious ceremony ▪ She didn t like children to call her by her Christian name … Dictionary of contemporary English
Christian name — Name Name (n[=a]m), n. [AS. nama; akin to D. naam, OS. & OHG. namo, G. name, Icel. nafn, for namn, Dan. navn, Sw. namn, Goth. nam[=o], L. nomen (perh. influenced by noscere, gnoscere, to learn to know), Gr. o mona, Scr. n[=a]man. [root]267. Cf.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Christian name — Christian ,name noun count MAINLY BRITISH someone s first name, or other name they have been given that is different from their family name: Her Christian name is Elizabeth … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
Christian name — Christian names N COUNT Some people refer to their first names as their Christian names. Despite my attempts to get him to call me by my Christian name he insisted on addressing me as Mr Kennedy . Syn: given name, forename … English dictionary
Christian name — In a multicultural society such as Britain and the USA have become, this term should be avoided in favour of the culturally neutral first name or forename. In AmE given name is also used … Modern English usage
Christian name — noun the first name given to Christians at birth or christening • Syn: ↑baptismal name • Hypernyms: ↑first name, ↑given name, ↑forename * * * noun, pl ⋯ names [count] : a person s first name : the name given to a person when the person is born or … Useful english dictionary
Christian name — UK / US noun [countable] Word forms Christian name : singular Christian name plural Christian names someone s first name, or other name they have been given that is different from their family name Her Christian name is Elizabeth … English dictionary
Christian name — /ˈkrɪstʃən neɪm / (say krischuhn naym) noun the name given one at baptism or at birth, as distinguished from the family name; given name; forename; first name. Usage: The term may be objectionable to those who are not Christians and inappropriate …
Christian name — noun a forename, especially one given at baptism. Usage In recognition of the fact that English speaking societies have many religions and cultures, not just Christian ones, the term Christian name has largely given way, at least in official… … English new terms dictionary
