Antonyms for forename


Grammar : Noun
Spell : fawr-neym, fohr-
Phonetic Transcription : ˈfɔrˌneɪm, ˈfoʊr-


Definition of forename

Origin :
  • 1530s, from fore- + name (n.). The equivalent of Latin praenomen.
  • As in baptismal name : noun given name
  • As in given name : noun first name
  • As in first name : noun given name
Example sentences :
  • The name-token should follow close on the forename for the sake of clearness.
  • Extract from : « An Outline of English Speech-craft » by William Barnes
  • Being given in the course of especially important religious ceremonies, this forename has a sacred character.
  • Extract from : « The Elementary Forms of the Religious Life » by Emile Durkheim

Synonyms for forename

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