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Christian nameenUK
Christian namen.1. A name given at baptism. Also called baptismal name.2. A name that precedes a person's family name, especially the first name.Usage Note: Because it presupposes that an entire society is Christian, the term Christian name when used generically can be taken as offensive in diverse societies. Writers seeking a way to avoid this problem can use first name or forename instead.Christian name or baptismal namena personal name formally given to Christians at christeningUsage: Christian name was often loosely used to mean any person's first name as distinct from his or her surname. Nowadays, especially in official documents, alternatives which do not refer to a particular faith, and are therefore more inclusive, are often used: first name, forename, and given nameChris′tian name`
n. 1. the name given to one at baptism, as distinguished from the family name. 2. given name. [1540–50] first name Christian name forename">forename given name">given name1. 'first name'Your first name is the name that was given to you when you were born. Your first name comes in front of your surname. At some point in the conversation Brian began calling Philip by his first name.2. 'Christian name'In British English, people sometimes use Christian name instead of first name. This use is rather old-fashioned. Do all your students call you by your Christian name?In American English, Christian name is not used. 3. 'forename'On official forms, you are usually asked to write your surname and your first name or forename. Forename is only used in writing. 4. 'given name'In American English, given name is sometimes used instead of 'first name' or 'forename'. Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  Christian name - the first name given to Christians at birth or christeningbaptismal namefirst name, forename, given name - the name that precedes the surname |
TranslationsChristian (ˈkristʃən) noun a follower of or a believer in Christ. 基督教徒 基督教徒 adjectiveHe had a Christian upbringing. 基督教的 基督教的ˌChristiˈanity (-ˈӕnəti) noun the religion of Christ. 基督教 基督教christian name (American given name) the personal name given in addition to the surname. Peter is his Christian name. 教名 教名EncyclopediaSeeChristianChristian nameenUK
Related to Christian name: first name, middle name, Name meaningsSynonyms for Christian namenoun the first name given to Christians at birth or christeningSynonymsRelated Words- first name
- forename
- given name
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