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christian name

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Noun

  1. Obsolete form of Christian name.
  2. A first name formally given to a child at a Christian baptism.
  3. Any forename.
  4. An English given name, particularly for ethnic Chinese who usually have a separate Chinese name.
  5. A baptismal name or confirmation name used in religious contexts, but not part of the legal name.

Verb

  1. To give (a first name) to (someone).
  2. To address (someone) by first name.

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