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baptismal name

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Christian name

–noun
1. Also called baptismal name. the name given one at baptism, as distinguished from the family name.
2. a person's first or given name.

Origin:
1540–50
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baptismal name  
n.  See Christian name.
Christian name  
n.  
  1. A name given at baptism. Also called baptismal name.

  2. A name that precedes a person's family name, especially the first name.

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