Thesaurus results for GIVEN NAMES

given names

noun

Definition of given names next

plural of given name

as in first names

a name that is placed before one's family name everyone calls me Jack, but my given name is John

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Recent Examples of given names The seven kittens were given names meant to honor where they were born. —

Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026 Why add a surname or include a father’s fathers’ given names given to me at birth to identify me? —

Rosa Lyster, Harpers Magazine, 6 Jan. 2026 The Woodward Center named the mama dog Noel, and her puppies were given names based on the Twelve Days of Christmas – Drummer, Piper, Lord, Lady, Maid, Swan, Goose, Ring, Calling Bird, French Hen, Turtle Dove and Partridge. —

News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Dec. 2025 The twins were given names based on their personalities, according to the release. —

Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep. 2025

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His mother, Martha — who asked that CBS News use their first names only to protect their privacy — says the experience saved his life.

— Samantha Rappaport, CBS News, 18 May 2026
And when asked to describe the rest of his life in five words, Obama chose the words joy and useful, plus the first names of former first lady Michelle Obama and their two kids, Malia and Sasha.

— Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 14 May 2026