birth name
[ burth-neym ]
/ ˈbɜrθ ˌneɪm /
noun
the surname inherited by a person at birth, especially a woman’s maiden name.
the first or middle name that is given to a person at birth, but which may be changed later according to preference, upon adoption, after gender transition, etc.
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Sometimes birth·name .
Origin of birth name
First recorded in 1865–70 for def. 1, and in 1975–80 for def. 2
Words nearby birth name
birthing chair, birthing pool, birthing room, birthmark, birth mother, birth name, birthnight, birth palsy, birth pang, birth pangs, birth parent
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Example sentences from the Web for birth name
When they came to the surface they jumped about in the water, making it muddy; hence the birth-name for the first son, Ni-gaqude.
Omaha sociology (1884 N 03 / 1881-1882 (pages 205-370))|James Owen DorseyBy and by they opened their eyes in the water; hence their first birth-name, Niadi-icta-ugaba.
Omaha sociology (1884 N 03 / 1881-1882 (pages 205-370))|James Owen DorseyAubrey at thirty might worry his head about her parents and her birth-name.
Furze the Cruel|John Trevena