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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)

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