Christian name

The definition of Christian name means the name you were given at birth or at a christening service.

(noun)

An example of a Christian name is a person who was born as Anne.

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See Christian name in Webster's New World College Dictionary

the baptismal name or given name, as distinguished from the surname or family name

See Christian name in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. A name given at baptism. Also called baptismal name.
  2. A name that precedes a person's family name, especially the first name.
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