first name

Meaning

1. The first element of a full name, particularly when it could also be surname in East Asian and other cultural traditions.
2. Synonym of given name, particularly when it forms the first element of a full name.

Synonyms

given name

forename

Christian name

name

praenomen

appellation

title

designation

denomination

monicker

baptismal name

noun

personal name

appellative

proper name

proper noun

repute

surname

term

front name

family name

Translations

prénom

Vorname

voornaam

nome di battesimo

nombre de pila

nombre

nome

nome

prenome

nom de baptême

praenomen

nome de batismo

nome próprio

prenome

Etymology

From Middle English firste name, first nam.