Definitions

1. noun

A person’s name given at birth, often chosen by the parents before the child is born, as opposed to a name given later in life.

“The couple decided to give their child a prename that reflected their cultural heritage.”

2. verb

To give (a person) a name at birth, typically chosen by the parents before the child is born.

“The parents prenamed their child with a name that was passed down through generations.”