# given name

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈɡɪvən ˌneɪm/

## Definitions
1. The personal name chosen for a child, usually by their parents.
2. A name bestowed by oneself or another, as opposed to the name given by one's parents.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-09-03.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/given-name