Forename vs. Surname

Forename and Surname Definitions
Forename
A name before one's surname; a first name.
Surname
A name shared in common to identify the members of a family, as distinguished from each member's given name. Also called family name, last name.
Forename
A name that precedes the surname.
Surname
A nickname or epithet added to a person's name.
Forename
A name that precedes the family name or surname; a first name.
Surname
To give a surname to.
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Forename
To name or mention before.
Surname
(obsolete) An additional name, particularly those derived from a birthplace, quality, or achievement; an epithet.
Forename
The name that precedes the surname
Surname
(obsolete) An additional name given to a person, place, or thing; a byname or nickname.
Surname
The name a person shares with other members of that person's family, distinguished from that person's given name or names; a family name.
James is my first name, and Smith is my surname.
Surname
(Classical studies) The cognomen of Roman names.
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Surname
A clan.
Surname
(transitive) To give a surname to.
Surname
(transitive) To call by a surname.
Surname
A name or appellation which is added to, or over and above, the baptismal or Christian name, and becomes a family name.
Surname
An appellation added to the original name; an agnomen.
Surname
To name or call by an appellation added to the original name; to give a surname to.
Another shall subscribe with his hand unto the Lord, and surname himself by the name of Israel.
And Simon he surnamed Peter.
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Surname
The name used to identify the members of a family (as distinguished from each member's given name)