forename

§EtymologyEdit

fore- +‎ name

§PronunciationEdit

• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˈfɔːneɪm/
• (General American) IPA^(key): /ˈfɔɹneɪm/

§NounEdit

forename (plural forenames)

1. A name that precedes the surname.

§SynonymsEdit

• (a name that precedes surname): given name, Christian name, prename

§HyponymsEdit

• (a name that precedes surname): first name, middle name, confirmation name

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