A given name (also known as a forename or first name) is the part of a personal name [1] that identifies a person, potentially with a middle name as well, and differentiates that person from the other members of a group (typically a family or clan) who have a common surname.

Given names which have been used by individuals (historical and fictitious). Use template {{ Given name }} to populate this category. (However, do not use the template on disambiguation pages that contain a list of people by given name.)

Lists of widely used given names can consist of those most often bestowed upon infants born within the last year, thus reflecting the current naming trends, or else be composed of the personal names occurring most often within the total population.

A given name is a name given to a person at birth or baptism. Given names are referred as first names. It is different from a surname. A surname is the last name or family name. Example: A baby girl is born and someone decides to name her Hope. Hope is her given name. Someone can decide to give her a surname as it is commonly accepted for ...

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given name, part of a personal name that distinguishes an individual from other members of a group, clan, or family. It is typically used in conjunction with a surname, or “family name,” which in many cases is inherited and held in common by members of a family.

Aug 28, 2024 · name typically used to differentiate people from the same family, clan, or other social group who have a common last name

GIVEN NAME definition: 1. the name that is chosen for you at birth and is not your family name: 2. the name that is…. Learn more.

Personal name: The given name (or acquired name in some cultures) can precede a family name (as in most European cultures), or it can come after the family name (as in some East Asian cultures and Hungary), or be used without a family name.

Jan 1, 2025 · given name (plural given names) A personal name chosen for a child, usually by their parents.