christian name in English

noun
1
a name given to an individual that distinguishes him or her from other members of the same family and is used as an address of familiarity; a forename, especially one given at baptism.
The chumminess of members referring to each other by their Christian names in debate is meant to signify democratic informality.

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1. Candidates may use their baptismal name or another Christian name when receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation.

2. In the 18th century Bridget became a popular female Christian name, with Biddy or Biddie as the diminutive or affectionate form

3. Lucy wasn't sure what jarred her most — the rueful note of empathy in his voice or hearing her Christian name Caressed by his devilish

4. This is a list of Beatified individuals or blesseds according to the Catholic Church.The list is in alphabetical order by Christian name but, if necessary, by surname, the …

5. Commonly baptizing babies and young children, it includes an ordered ceremony and frequently, the child is Christened with a new, Christian name, in a gathering of family and friends.

6. Baronet (plural Baronets, feminine Baronetess) A hereditary title, below a peerage and senior to most knighthoods, entitling the bearer to the titular prefix "Sir" (for men) or "Dame" (for women) which is used in conjunction with the holder's Christian name.

7. As nouns the difference between Baronet and Baron is that Baronet is a hereditary title, below a peerage and senior to most knighthoods, entitling the bearer to the titular prefix "sir" (for men) or "dame" (for women) which is used in conjunction with the holder's christian name it is inheritable, usually by the eldest son