forename
[ fawr-neym, fohr- ]
/ ˈfɔrˌneɪm, ˈfoʊr- /
noun
a name that precedes the family name or surname; first name.
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Words nearby forename
foreman, foremast, foremilk, foremost, foremother, forename, forenamed, forenoon, forenoon watch, forensic, forensic accountant
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Example sentences from the Web for forename
The name-token should follow close on the forename for the sake of clearness.
An Outline of English Speech-craft|William BarnesBeing given in the course of especially important religious ceremonies, this forename has a sacred character.
The Elementary Forms of the Religious Life|Emile Durkheim
British Dictionary definitions for forename
forename
/ (ˈfɔːˌneɪm) /
noun
a first or Christian name
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