CHRISTIANNAME

Christian name

Traditionally, a Christian name is a personal name given on the occasion of Christian baptism, with the ubiquity of infant baptism in medieval Christendom. In more modern times, till the later 20th century, 'Christian Name' was used interchangeably with given name or first name in traditionally Christian countries, and was common in day to day use. Today, the more secular term 'first name' is used in day to day life, with 'Christian name' essentially no longer used.

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