given name

Definitions

1. A personal name chosen for a child, usually by their parents.
2. A name bestowed by oneself or another, as opposed to the name given by one's parents.
   humorous, uncommon

Equivalents

Examples

“Japan: Use⟳ family names first, followed by given names, but be aware that some may introduce⟳ themselves to Westerners with their given name⟳ first.”

“This may explain⟳ why some Chinese Americans write⟳ their Chinese name⟳ backwards. For example, the Chinese characters to Ching Tien Chay′s name⟳ show⟳ that his given name⟳ is really Tien Ching.”

“In one experiment⟳, the researchers had people rate the characteristics of people with various given names or nicknames.[…]A person with a nickname like⟳ Liz, for example, would probably be rated as friendlier and more popular than a person with the given name⟳ Elizabeth, but Elizabeth would probably be rated more intelligent and trustworthy.”

“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.”

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