Christian name

Meaning

1. A first name formally given to a child at a Christian baptism.
2. (broadly) Any forename.
3. (Singapore) An English given name, particularly for ethnic Chinese who usually have a separate Chinese name.
4. A baptismal name or confirmation name used in religious contexts, but not part of the legal name.

Synonyms

first name

forename

given name

baptismal name

name

proper noun

surname

term

title

appellation

front name

appellative

denomination

designation

proper name

Translations

Vorname

prénom

nom de baptême

Taufname

nome di battesimo

nombre de pila

voornaam

nome de batismo

nome

doopnaam

praenomen

prenome

prenome

nom

Etymology

From Christian + name.