English Dictionary

given name

noun

(chiefly Australia, Canada, New Zealand, US and UK) A first name, a name chosen for a child, usually by the child's parents; a forename.

Her given name is Emily.

意味（1）

(chiefly Australia, Canada, New Zealand, US and UK) A first name, a name chosen for a child, usually by the child's parents; a forename.

Japan: Use family names first, followed by given names, but be aware that some may introduce themselves to Westerners with their given name first.

意味（2）

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see given, name. A person's name.

Professor: Lady Bird, is that your given name?

Christine "Lady Bird" McPherson: Yeah.

Professor: Why is it in quotes?

Professor: Lady Bird, is that your given name? Christine Lady Bird McPherson: Yeah. Professor: Why is it in quotes? Christine Lady Bird McPherson: I gave it to myself, it’s given to me by me.