Christian name

Example Sentences

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For Indigenous people, she became Malintzin, a phonetic rendition of her Christian name.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 25, 2026

Gulpilil’s Christian name was foisted upon him at school.

From Fox News • Nov. 29, 2021

The 1963 stylebook decrees: “ ‘Mrs.’ is never used with the Christian name of a woman.

From Washington Post • Nov. 23, 2019

When she looked at you and addressed you by your Christian name, she made it sound like a promise, one that stood on the side of everything that was juicy, smart, black, amused, yours.

From The New Yorker • Aug. 8, 2019

“I am glad you admit the fact so freely, Madame. Will you now tell me your reasons for so doing and also for altering your Christian name on your passport.”

From "Murder on the Orient Express" by Agatha Christie