Енглески

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Noun

given name (plural given names)

  1. A personal name chosen for a child, usually by their parents.
    • 2004, Gwyneth Olofsson, When in Rome or Rio or Riyadh...: Cultural Q&As for Successful Business Behavior Around the World[1], strana 17:
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    • 2008, Emma Woo Louie; Him Mark Lai, Chinese American Names: Tradition and Transition, strana 89:
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    • 2011, Anne Myers; Christine H. Hansen, Experimental Psychology, strana 296:
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  2. (uncommon, humorous) A name bestowed by oneself or another, as opposed to the name given by one's parents.
    • 2017, Greta Gerwig (scriptwriter), Lady Bird:
      Professor: Lady Bird, is that your given name?
      Christine "Lady Bird" McPherson: Yeah.
      Professor: Why is it in quotes?
      Christine "Lady Bird" McPherson: I gave it to myself, it’s given to me by me.

Usage notes

Although first name is more common in general use, given name or personal name are preferred by some for the lack of religious and cultural assumptions involved.

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