forename

Meanings

Plural: forenames

Noun

the name that precedes the surname
A name that precedes the surname.

Verb

To assign (someone) a first name.
Synonym of prenominate.
To appoint in advance.

Origin / Etymology

From fore- + name.

Synonyms

Christian name, first name, given name, prename, prenominate

Antonyms

aftername

Scrabble Score: 13

forename is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
forename is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
forename is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

forename is a valid Words With Friends word