prenomen

/priˈnoʊmən/
noun
  1. A first name or given name, especially in ancient Roman naming conventions.
    • The prenomen 'Gaius' was very common among Roman men.
    • Historians study Roman prenomens to understand family traditions.
    • In ancient Rome, a citizen's prenomen was used by close friends and family.
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