Christian names

noun

plural of Christian name
as in first names
a name that is placed before one's family name although his Christian name is ordinary, his last name is quite distinctive

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  1. first names
  2. given names
  3. nicknames
Noun
  • One of the first names that attracted her interest was that of Lois Tritton, who, at 95, stood out for being the oldest person buried at the cemetery.
    — John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 20 July 2026
  • Using their first names over royal titles is another example of how Prince William and Princess Kate have striven to ensure that their children have as normal an upbringing as possible despite their future royal roles.
    — Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026
Definition of first names
Noun
  • In this latest phase, many harms that were once difficult to describe have been given names, so that they can be better identified and confronted.
    — Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 24 July 2026
  • Many have since been microchipped and given names.
    — Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 June 2026
Definition of given names
Noun
  • In a Mexican family where several women shared the same name, nicknames were inevitable.
    — Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • The moon's nicknames, like April's Pink Moon, May's Flower Moon, or June's Strawberry Moon, originated from Native Americans', Colonial Americans', and other cultures' names for the moon.
    — Julia Gomez, USA Today, 23 July 2026
Definition of nicknames
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“Christian names.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Christian%20names. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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