as in first name
a name that is placed before one's family name his prename is "Christopher," but he prefers to be called by his last name

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Noun
  • For privacy reasons, Patricia asked ABC News to be referred by her first name only.
    Stephanie Mendez, ABC News, 18 Jan. 2025
  • Fear of the Taliban is only one of the reasons the first names of his parents and siblings are not in this article.
    Jazzmin Jiwa, TIME, 16 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • The city bequeathed him a new nickname, borrowed from their greatest footballing son — ‘Kvaradona’.
    David Ornstein, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
  • That desire to look finished applies on and off the court: Reese earned her Bayou Barbie nickname at Louisiana State thanks to her penchant for glamming up for games.
    Maya Singer, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • The cows are often given names and encouraged to roam and graze in a stress-free environment, with only a few kept in each pen.
    Chelsea Davis, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
  • Attendees are given name tags with identification numbers and individually interviewed by production, according to the outlet.
    McKinley Franklin, Peoplemag, 24 Sep. 2024
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“Prename.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prename. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.

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