FORENAME

Etymology

Noun

forename (plural forenames)

A name that precedes the surname.

Synonyms

• (a name that precedes surname): given name, Christian name, prename

Antonyms

• aftername

Hyponyms

• (structural) name

• (a name that precedes surname): first name, middle name, confirmation name

Source: Wiktionary


Fore"name`, n.

Definition: A name that precedes the family name or surname; a first name. Selden.

Fore"name`, v. t.

Definition: To name or mention before. Shak.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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