christian name

noun
UK: /ˌkrɪs.tʃən ˈneɪm/
US: /ˌkrɪs.tʃən ˈneɪm/

  1. The name given to someone when they are born, or at a Christian baptism, that comes before their family name.

    1. My Christian name is John. [ ] [ ]
    2. She told me her Christian name, but I've already forgotten it because I am not good at remembering names. [ ] [ ]

  2. A first name, as opposed to a surname or family name. It's the name you are typically called by.

    1. What's your Christian name? [ ] [ ]
    2. Please provide your Christian name and surname when registering for the event, so we can issue you a pass. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

first name given name forename

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "christian name" in English means: The name given to someone when they are born, or at a Christian baptism, that comes before their family name., A first name, as opposed to a surname or family name. It's the name you are typically called by..

The phonetic transcription of "christian name" is /ˌkrɪs.tʃən ˈneɪm/ in British English and /ˌkrɪs.tʃən ˈneɪm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "christian name": first name, given name, forename.

Example usage of "christian name": "My Christian name is John.". More examples on the page.