Definitions for forename

forename fore·name

Spelling: [fawr-neym, fohr-]
IPA: /ˈfɔrˌneɪm, ˈfoʊr-/

Forename is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 13 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 15 points.

You can make 257 anagrams from letters in forename (aeefmnor).

Definitions for forename

noun

  1. a name that precedes the family name or surname; first name.

Origin of forename

First recorded in 1525-35; fore- + name

Examples for forename

The name-token should follow close on the forename for the sake of clearness.

Being given in the course of especially important religious ceremonies, this forename has a sacred character.

Word Value for forename
Scrable

13

Words with friends

15

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