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Christian name

Defined in 4 dictionaries — Ballentine's (1916), Bouvier (1914), Black's (1910), Black's (1891)

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

James A. Ballentine · 1916

One’s baptismal name.

Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia

John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914

The baptismal name as distinct from the surname. A Christian name may consist of a single letter. Wharton. See Name.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

The baptismal name distinct from the surname. Stratton v. Foster, 11 Me. 407. It has been said from the bench that a Christian name may consist of a single letter. Wbarton.

Defined under Christian in Black's Law Dictionary.

A Dictionary of Law

Henry Campbell Black · 1891

The baptismal! name distinct from the surname. It has been said from the bench that a Christian name may consist of a single letter. Wharton.