Forename

Pronunciation

• RP IPA: /ˈfɔːneɪm/
• GenAm IPA: /ˈfɔɹneɪm/

Origin

- + name

Full definition of forename

Noun

1. A name that precedes the surname.

Synonyms

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

Hyponyms

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

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