Forename vs. Surname
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Difference Between Forename and Surname
Forenamenoun
A name that precedes the surname.
Surnamenoun
(obsolete) An additional name, particularly those derived from a birthplace, quality, or achievement; an epithet.
Forenamenoun
the name that precedes the surname
Surnamenoun
(obsolete) An additional name given to a person, place, or thing; a byname or nickname.
Surnamenoun
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.
Surnamenoun
(Classical studies) The cognomen of Roman names.
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Surnamenoun
A clan.
Surnameverb
(transitive) To give a surname to.
Surnameverb
(transitive) To call by a surname.
Surnamenoun
the name used to identify the members of a family (as distinguished from each member's given name)
