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forename Antonyms

Opposite of forename

Pinning down the opposite of forename requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear noun definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A person's first or given name, which precedes the family name or surname in Western naming conventions.

Usage Example

"Please enter your surname and surname in block capitals at the top of the application form."

Strongest
surname
last name
family name

Similar words to forename

Words similar to forename shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

given name
first name
christian name
personal name
praenomen
See all synonyms of forename

• Nearby Words

forementioned
foremost
foremother
forename
forenoon
forensic
forensically

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Forename. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/forename
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