noun
- The given name or names a person receives at birth, before any legal changes or adoptions.
Usage: Usually plural; refers to one or more names assigned at birth; Distinct from married names, adopted names, or stage names
Examples
- Many celebrities use stage names that differ from their birthnames.
- The adoption records listed the child's birthnames before the legal name change.
- She decided to reclaim her birthnames after her divorce.
- The document shows both his birthnames and his current legal name.
- Some people choose to honor their heritage by using their birthnames professionally.