given name
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The Chicago rapper, whose given name is Durk Banks, was found not guilty of conspiracy, stalking resulting in death and murder for hire.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 12, 2026
When the reporter placed a letter for Paxton in the mailbox, an envelope addressed to Warren Paxton, the attorney general’s given name, was visible.
From Salon ● Jul. 7, 2026
This defenseman, whose given name was John Francis Hughes, was among the final cuts made by Coach Herb Brooks to the 1980 U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 27, 2026
Instead of working under my given name, Adel, I went by Eddie, then Edvardo, and finally Vardo Bissiccio, leaving my Arabic name out of my career.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 13, 2025
My given name is Leib Lejzon, although now I am known as Leon Leyson.
From "The Boy on the Wooden Box" by Leon Leyson
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