forename

noun
UK: /ˈfɔːneɪm/
US: /ˈfɔːrneɪm/

  1. A name that comes before your family name.

    1. My forename is John, and my surname is Smith.
    2. Please state your full name, including your forename and surname, for the record.

Synonyms

first name given name

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "forename" is /ˈfɔːneɪm/ in British English and /ˈfɔːrneɪm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

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

Example usage of "forename": "My forename is John, and my surname is Smith.". More examples on the page.