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Have you ever wondered what components make up an English name and what their functions are? Are Given Name and First Name the same? What roles do they serve? Let's explore in this article.
What is a Given name?
The Given Name is similar to the First Name, differing in that it consists of the Middle Name followed by the First Name. In reality, foreigners rarely use the Given Name as it is less common. For example, if your name is Nguyen Nhu Lan, then the Given name is Nhu Lan.
Meaning and usage of the Given name term
A person's complete name consists of:
First Name (Forename, Given Name): The appellation
Middle Name: The patronymic
Surname (Last Name, Family Name): The family name or including the middle name.
Foreigners typically use the following four common calling methods:
Calling by full name including both surname and given name (Full Name)
Suppose your name is Nguyen Thi Trang, then people will call your full name as Nguyen Thi Trang.
Barack Hussein Obama is the full name, and calling by full name is also Barack Hussein Obama.
Calling by surname (Last Name)
Essentially, this is a calling method used for celebrities such as singers, comedians, businessmen, presidents. For ordinary people, this method is rarely used because it is considered disrespectful to the caller.
Calling by Mr/Mrs (First Name)
This is how close friends or colleagues often refer to each other, indicating familiarity and warmth. Examples include: Lily, Tom, Sarah,...
Addressing with Mr/Ms followed by the first name
This is considered the most common form of address, signifying politeness and respect towards the person addressed. Examples: Mrs. Smith, Mr. John,...
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