given name

noun
UK: /ˌɡɪvən ˈneɪm/
US: /ˌɡɪvən ˈneɪm/

  1. A name that is given to you when you are born, that comes before your family name.

    1. Her given name is Elizabeth.
    2. Please write your full given name on the application form before submitting it.

  2. The name that people call you, not your surname or family name, but the name given to you at birth or christening.

    1. My given name is John, but everyone calls me Jack.
    2. When you complete the form, please provide your given name and date of birth.

Synonyms

first name forename christian name

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "given name" in English means: A name that is given to you when you are born, that comes before your family name., The name that people call you, not your surname or family name, but the name given to you at birth or christening..

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

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

Example usage of "given name": "Her given name is Elizabeth.". More examples on the page.