Forename

Pronunciation: /ˈfɔɹˈneɪm/

Forename (noun)

  1. The name given to someone at birth, used before their family name.

Examples

  • The forename is often used in informal situations.
  • My forename is Sarah, and my surname is Smith.

Common collocations: common forename, full forename, change forename

Synonyms of Forename

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Forename

  • — The surname is the family name, contrasting with the forename.