Christian Name (Noun)
Meaning
The first name given to Christians at birth or christening.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- Her Christian name was Emily, but everyone called her Libby, which was her middle name.
- The vicar asked the parents to provide the child's Christian name to be used during the christening ceremony.
- In the past it was traditional to give a child a Christian name and then a number of middle names, often the names of family members.
- The form requires you to fill in your Christian name and surname to complete the registration.
- Her Christian name, Jessica, was chosen by her grandmother who had a special fondness for the name.