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- [giv-uh n neym]
- /ˈgɪv ən neɪm/
- /ˈɡɪv.ən neɪm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [giv-uh n neym]
- /ˈgɪv ən neɪm/
Definitions of given name words
- noun given name the name given to one, as distinguished from an inherited family name; first name; Christian name: His given name is John. 1
- noun given name first name 1
- noun plural given name first, middle names 1
- countable noun given name A given name is a person's first name, which they are given at birth in addition to their surname. 0
- noun given name the first name of a person; name given at birth or baptism, as distinguished from the surname; forename 0
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Origin of given name
First appearance:
before 1820 One of the 38% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1820-30
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Parts of speech for Given name
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given name popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
given name usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for given name
noun given name
- baptismal name — Christian name (def 1).
- christian name — Some people refer to their first names as their Christian names.
- forename — a name that precedes the family name or surname; first name.
Antonyms for given name
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