given name
Example Sentences
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During the Enlightenment, the researcher who found a new plant was “listed behind the given name of the plant . . . forever.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 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
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 • Oct. 27, 2025
He will then introduce the new Pope by his chosen papal name, which may or may not be his original given name.
From BBC • Apr. 21, 2025
Mother’s spent my entire life trying to convince people to call me by my given name, Eugenia.
From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett
