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forename

Pronunciation: /ˈfɔːneɪm/

The English word “forename” has 4 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. A name that precedes the surname.

verb

  1. To assign (someone) a first name.
  2. Synonym of prenominate.
  3. To appoint in advance.

Etymology

From fore- + name.

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