given name
Example Sentences
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When Sheen wanted to meet Carlos Estévez because the major league pitcher shared Sheen’s given name, he turned to his connected friend, Tony Todd.
From Los Angeles Times
He, whose given name can translate as “guarding the east,” led the Chinese military’s Eastern Theater Command from 2019 to early 2022, overseeing forces stationed closest to Taiwan.
His father, a former high jumper, chose his son’s given name of Sorato, which is written with characters that mean “sky” and “jump.”
Full Moons throughout the year are given names, often dating back centuries, that reflect what is happening in nature.
From BBC
The bill’s given name was a reference to allegations of insider trading by former House Majority Leader Nancy Pelosi.
From Salon
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
