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Example:Even though their surnames are the same, the first names of the children are different, as is expected for siblings.

Definition:A unique given name that is not inherited but chosen or bestowed by a parent or guardian.

Example:She chose to be called by her given name, rather than her old family name which was too difficult for her new colleagues to remember.

Definition:A personal name given to someone at birth or shortly thereafter, such as 'John' or 'Emily'.

Example:Many of his friends knew him by his nickname, 'Speedy', due to his quick recovery from minor injuries.

Definition:A familiar name, often not a formal one, given to a person as a byname that may or may not be attached to a family name or a first name.