given name
Americannoun
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given names
plural
noun
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Etymology
Origin of given name
An Americanism first recorded in 1820–30
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Example Sentences
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When the reporter placed a letter for Paxton in the mailbox, an envelope addressed to Warren Paxton, the attorney general’s given name, was visible.
From Salon ● Jul. 7, 2026
During the Enlightenment, the researcher who found a new plant was “listed behind the given name of the plant . . . forever.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 16, 2026
He will then introduce the new Pope by his chosen papal name, which may or may not be his original given name.
From BBC ● Apr. 21, 2025
As he would explain, one of his young friends in Jackson, Tenn., had trouble saying his given name, Winston, and it came out sounding like Winkie.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 15, 2025
He knew the Whisperer wanted Sticky’s given name.
From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart
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