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Griffith (given Name)
The given name Griffith may refer to: * Griffith Bodwrda (1621–1677), Welsh politician and Member of Parliament * Griffith Borgeson (1918–1997), American race car historian and editor-in-chief of ''Motor Trend'' magazine * Griffith Brewer, pioneer English balloonist and aviator * Griffith Buck (1915–1991), horticulturalist and professor of horticulture * Griffith Davies (1788–1855), actuary * Griffith Edwards, British psychiatrist and researcher * Griffith Evans (politician) (1869–1943), Australian politician * Griffith C. Evans (1887–1973), American mathematician * Griffith W. Griffith, Griffith Griffith (1883–1967), Welsh Presbyterian minister * Griffith J. Griffith (1850–1919), Welsh-American industrialist and philanthropist * Griffith Hughes (floruit, fl. 1707–1758), naturalist and author * Griffith John (1831–1912), Welsh missionary to China and a pioneer evangelist * Griffith Jones (other) * Griffith Lloyd (died 1586), Principal of Jesus College, Ox ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Given Name
A given name (also known as a forename or first name) is the part of a personal name quoted in that identifies a person, potentially with a middle name as well, and differentiates that person from the other members of a group (typically a family or clan) who have a common surname. The term ''given name'' refers to a name usually bestowed at or close to the time of birth, usually by the parents of the newborn. A ''Christian name'' is the first name which is given at baptism, in Christian custom. In informal situations, given names are often used in a familiar and friendly manner. In more formal situations, a person's surname is more commonly used. The idioms 'on a first-name basis' and 'being on first-name terms' refer to the familiarity inherent in addressing someone by their given name. By contrast, a surname (also known as a family name, last name, or ''gentile name, gentile'' name) is normally inherited and shared with other members of one's immediate family. Regnal names ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
