Types of given name

A nickname, in some circumstances also known as a sobriquet, or informally a "moniker", is an informal substitute for the proper name of a person, place, or thing. It is distinct from a pseudonym, pen name, stage name, or title, although the concepts can overlap. A nickname may be a descriptive and based on characteristics, or it be a variant form of a proper name. Nicknames may be used for convenience by shortening a name, or they may be used to express affection, playfulness, contempt, or to reflect a particular character trait.

A hypocorism ( or ; from Ancient Greek ; sometimes also hypocoristic), or pet name, is a name used to show affection for a person. It may be a diminutive form of a person's name, such as Izzy for Isabel or Bob for Robert, or it may be unrelated.

name of the person given upon their birth

the regnal name taken by the head of the Catholic Church

name chosen by a reigning monarch, different from their original secular name

religious personal name historically given on the occasion of a Christian baptism

given name that indicates the Christian belief of the bearer