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Vinony

given name

noun

  1. name typically used to differentiate people from the same family, clan, or other social group who have a common last name
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˈɡɪvən ˌneɪm/

noun

  1. The personal name chosen for a child, usually by their parents.

    “Japan: Use family names first, followed by given names, but be aware that some may introduce themselves to Westerners with their given name first.”

    “This may explain why some Chinese Americans write their Chinese name backwards. For example, the Chinese characters to Ching Tien Chay′s name show that his given name is really Tien Ching.”

  2. A name bestowed by oneself or another, as opposed to the name given by one's parents.

    “Professor: Lady Bird, is that your given name? Christine "Lady Bird" McPherson: Yeah. Professor: Why is it in quotes? Christine "Lady Bird" McPherson: I gave it to myself, it’s given to me by me.”