Christian name

/ˌkrɪstʃən ˈneɪm/
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Other forms: Christian names

Definitions of Christian name
  1. noun
    the first name given to Christians at birth or christening
    synonyms: baptismal name
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    type of:
    first name, forename, given name
    the name that precedes the surname
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