christianname

noun

UK /ˈkrɪstʃən neɪm/

US /ˈkrɪstʃən neɪm/

A Christian name is the first name a person is given when they are born.

Her Christian name is Emily, but everyone calls her by her middle name.

SYNONYMS

first name given name forename baptismal name

RELATED WORDS

surname middle name nickname family name full name

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The name given to a person at baptism.

The priest asked for the child's Christian name during the ceremony.

3. A personal name as opposed to a family name.

Please write your Christian name and surname on the form.

4. A name that reflects Christian tradition or a saint's name.

Many children in the village were given Christian names like Mary or Joseph.