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How to say "Given name"

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wash247
May 13, 2006, 10:13 PM
I've looked for this but I can't find an answer, how can I say given name or christian name or first name in Spanish? :)

siaa
May 14, 2006, 12:14 PM
"nombre de pila" should do the job...

Tomisimo
May 14, 2006, 01:37 PM
Nombre de pila is fine, if I remember right, it's more usual in Spain than in other areas. Also, remember that nombre actually means first name in and of itself. There's no confusion with your last name since last name is apellido.

anthony
May 16, 2006, 05:50 PM
Another option could be primer nombre.

atnbueno
May 18, 2006, 10:45 AM
Never "primer nombre". At least in Spain.

"Nombre de pila" is the only expression I've used. "pila" refers to the water recipient of a catholic baptism ceremony.