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forename Synonyms
Another word for forename
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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 first name in block capitals at the top of the application form."
Strongest
first name
given name
Strong
christian name
personal name
praenomen
Opposites of forename
The opposite of forename shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
last name
surname
family name
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Forename. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/forename