forename
What precedes surname
A forename is a person's first name—the name that comes before the family name or surname.
The term is more common in British English and official contexts: Please enter your forename and surname.
In American usage, "first name" or "given name" is more typical.
Informal substitute name
- diminutiveVery small, or nickname form
- aliasAdopted false name
- pseudonymFictitious professional name
- self-identificationClaiming an identity label
persona · individuality · uniqueness · distinctiveness · personhood · character · authenticity
Ceremony naming a child
- naming ceremonyRitual bestowing official name
- namesakeOne sharing another's name
- monikerInformal designation for someone
- appellationName or title given
handle · designation · sobriquet · epithet · cognomen · nomenclature
Name from father's name
- matronymicName from mother's name
- lineageDescent from progenitors
- genealogyStudy of family descent
- ethnicityShared cultural heritage group
Word origin study
- meaningWhat something signifies
- originStarting point or source
- cognateWord sharing etymological origin
- variantDiffering form of something
spelling · pronunciation · eponym · neologism · popularity · trends · naming convention
nickname
Informal substitute name
- diminutiveVery small, or nickname form
- aliasAdopted false name
- pseudonymFictitious professional name
self-identification · persona · individuality · uniqueness · distinctiveness · personhood · character · authenticity
christening
Ceremony naming a child
- naming ceremonyRitual bestowing official name
- namesakeOne sharing another's name
- monikerInformal designation for someone
appellation · handle · designation · sobriquet · epithet · cognomen · nomenclature
patronymic
Name from father's name
- matronymicName from mother's name
- lineageDescent from progenitors
- genealogyStudy of family descent
ethnicity · origin · roots · naming tradition
etymology
Word origin study
- meaningWhat something signifies
- originStarting point or source
- cognateWord sharing etymological origin
variant · spelling · pronunciation · eponym · neologism · popularity · trends · naming convention
- namesgiven names, first names, names, last names, nicknames
forenamesurname
Hereditary family identifier
family name · last name · patronymic · matronymic · maiden name