/ Dictionary / Index G given name: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: giv'en name' Pronunciation: [key] the name given to one, as distinguished from an inherited family name; first name; Christian name: His given name is John. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. Givenchy give-up Related Content Daily Word Quiz: procrastinate Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language