given name
noun
the name given to a person, as distinguished from an inherited family name; first name; Christian name.
given names
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pluralof given name.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Full Moons were historically given names to help track time and seasons.
From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2026
Each storm is named when it poses a risk to people and they are given names beginning with consecutive letters of the alphabet.
From BBC ● Jan. 21, 2024
We soon found more systems, given names like WR 112 and WR 98a, that shared a common architecture, yet each was unique and distinctly beautiful.
From Scientific American ● Aug. 18, 2023
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration experts have bumped up the number of storms strong enough to be given names expected for 2023 up to the 14 to 21 range, the agency announced Thursday.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 11, 2023
I’d write out my religious name in all kinds of script—Sor Mercedes— the way other girls were trying out their given names with the surnames of cute boys.
From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez
