1. plural of forename; given names or first names of people

Examples

• Please write your forenames in the spaces provided on the application form.
• The database stores both forenames and surnames for each customer.
• Her forenames are Sarah Elizabeth, but she goes by Sarah.
• The teacher asked students to list their forenames alphabetically.
• Official documents require your full forenames as they appear on your birth certificate.
• Some people have multiple forenames but only use one in daily life.