What is given name?

A given name (also known as a first name or forename)

A given name is the part of a personal name that identifies a person, potentially with a middle name as well, and differentiates that person from the other members of a group (typically a family or clan) who have a common surname.

The term given name refers to a name bestowed at or close to the time of birth, usually by the parents of the newborn.

Reviewed and Approved by Global Support 12/01/23