Word: Given Name
Definition: A "given name" is the name that a person receives at birth or during a naming ceremony. It is the name that comes before the surname (or last name). For example, in the name "John Smith," "John" is the given name, and "Smith" is the surname.
Usage Instructions: - In most cultures, the given name is used to identify a person in everyday situations. - It is often used in informal settings, while the surname is used in more formal contexts.
Example: - "Maria Garcia" - Here, "Maria" is the given name.
Advanced Usage: - In some cultures, people may have multiple given names. For example, "José Luis" has two given names ("José" and "Luis") before the surname. - Some people may choose to go by a nickname or a shortened version of their given name, such as "Elizabeth" being called "Liz."
Word Variants: - There are no direct variants of "given name," but related terms include: - "First name" - another term often used interchangeably with "given name." - "Middle name" - an additional name that comes after the given name but before the surname.
Different Meanings: - "Given" can also mean "to provide" or "to assign," but in this context, it specifically refers to the name assigned at birth.
Synonyms: - First name - Christian name (in some cultures)
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs: - There are no specific idioms or phrasal verbs directly related to "given name." However, you may hear phrases like: - "What's your given name?" - asking for someone’s first name. - "He goes by his middle name." - indicating that a person prefers to be called their middle name instead of their given name.