Forename
noun
Your first name or the name that comes before your surname.
My forename is John, and my surname is Doe.
Often appears as...
- personal forename
- common forename
noun
Your first name or the name that comes before your surname.
My forename is John, and my surname is Doe.
Often appears as...
- personal forename
- common forename
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Variance
In different cultures, forenames can have unique meanings or significance.
In Japan, the forename 'Yuki' can mean snow.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always First
In certain cultures, the forename is written after the surname.
In Hungary, you would write the surname before the forename.
Pro Tip 3/3Legal Identification
A forename is often required on legal documents as part of your full legal identity.
Passport applications require your forename and surname.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Variance
In different cultures, forenames can have unique meanings or significance.
In Japan, the forename 'Yuki' can mean snow.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always First
In certain cultures, the forename is written after the surname.
In Hungary, you would write the surname before the forename.
Pro Tip 3/3Legal Identification
A forename is often required on legal documents as part of your full legal identity.
Passport applications require your forename and surname.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Variance
In different cultures, forenames can have unique meanings or significance.
In Japan, the forename 'Yuki' can mean snow.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always First
In certain cultures, the forename is written after the surname.
In Hungary, you would write the surname before the forename.
Pro Tip 3/3Legal Identification
A forename is often required on legal documents as part of your full legal identity.
Passport applications require your forename and surname.
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