Christian name

Christian name
noun a forename, especially one given at baptism.
Usage
In recognition of the fact that English-speaking societies have many religions and cultures, not just Christian ones, the term Christian name has largely given way, at least in official contexts, to alternative terms such as given name, first name, or forename.

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(as distinguished from the family name or surname), ,


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  • Christian name — Christian Chris tian, a. 1. Pertaining to Christ or his religion; as, Christian people. [1913 Webster] 3. Pertaining to the church; ecclesiastical; as, a Christian court. Blackstone. [1913 Webster] 4. Characteristic of Christian people;… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Christian name — Name Name (n[=a]m), n. [AS. nama; akin to D. naam, OS. & OHG. namo, G. name, Icel. nafn, for namn, Dan. navn, Sw. namn, Goth. nam[=o], L. nomen (perh. influenced by noscere, gnoscere, to learn to know), Gr. o mona, Scr. n[=a]man. [root]267. Cf.… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Christian (name) — Infobox Given Name Revised name = Christian imagesize= caption= pronunciation= gender = Unisex meaning = region = origin = related names =Krystian, Krissi, Chrissi, Chrissy,Krissy, Kristin, Christine, Christina, Kristine, Kristina footnotes =… …   Wikipedia

  • Christian name — noun a) A first name formally given to a child at a Christian baptism. b) Any forename. Syn: first name, forename, given name, front name See Also …   Wiktionary

  • Christian name — 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. [1540 50] * * * …   Universalium

  • Christian name — noun Date: 1549 given name …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • Christian Names —     Christian Names     † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Christian Names      Christian names , says the Elizabethan antiquary, Camden, were imposed for the distinction of persons, surnames for the difference of families. It would seem from this that,… …   Catholic encyclopedia

  • Christian — Chris tian, a. 1. Pertaining to Christ or his religion; as, Christian people. [1913 Webster] 3. Pertaining to the church; ecclesiastical; as, a Christian court. Blackstone. [1913 Webster] 4. Characteristic of Christian people; civilized; kind;… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Christian Commission — Christian Chris tian, a. 1. Pertaining to Christ or his religion; as, Christian people. [1913 Webster] 3. Pertaining to the church; ecclesiastical; as, a Christian court. Blackstone. [1913 Webster] 4. Characteristic of Christian people;… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Christian court — Christian Chris tian, a. 1. Pertaining to Christ or his religion; as, Christian people. [1913 Webster] 3. Pertaining to the church; ecclesiastical; as, a Christian court. Blackstone. [1913 Webster] 4. Characteristic of Christian people;… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Christian Endeavor Young People's Society of — Christian Chris tian, a. 1. Pertaining to Christ or his religion; as, Christian people. [1913 Webster] 3. Pertaining to the church; ecclesiastical; as, a Christian court. Blackstone. [1913 Webster] 4. Characteristic of Christian people;… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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