Definitions

1. noun

Old Roman names or given names, often followed by a nomen (family name) and a cognomen. A praenomen was typically used before the nomen, and a cognomen may have been used after the nomen.

“The Roman family name ‘Julius Caesar’ can be broken down into praenomina, nomen, and cognomen, illustrating the traditional Roman naming convention.”

2. noun

In the Roman naming system, the first part of a person’s full name.

“The praenomina of ancient Romans often reflected their social status or family heritage.”