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forename

/fɔːˈneɪm/ noun · British & US
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What does forename mean?

noun

A person's given name, as opposed to their surname. A name given to a person at birth, as opposed to a name acquired later in life.

Example

"Her forename was Elizabeth, but she was known professionally as Liz."

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