birth name

[/bɜːrθ neɪm/]
nounpl: birth names
nome de nascimento
1. The name given to a person at birth, especially when different from a currently used name due to marriage, adoption, or legal change
Her birth name was Maria Silva before she married and became Maria Santos.
O seu nome de nascimento era Maria Silva antes de se casar e se tornar Maria Santos.
2. The original name of a person who later became known by a stage name, pen name, or professional name
The actor's birth name is Robert Smith, but he performs under the stage name Brad Sterling.
O nome de nascimento do ator é Robert Smith, mas ele atua sob o nome artístico Brad Sterling.
In Brazil, birth names are often important for legal documentation and formal identification. The concept is particularly relevant in contexts involving artists, performers, and individuals who have legally changed their names. In Portuguese-speaking cultures, references to birth names often arise in discussions about identity, especially regarding women's maiden names and professional personas in entertainment industries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
given nameoriginal namemaiden name (when referring to a woman before marriage)legal name at birth
Antonyms / Antônimos
stage namepen namealiasassumed name

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
nome de nascimento
Most common formal usage in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
nome de nascimento / nome original
Both terms are used interchangeably in everyday speech
São Paulo
nome de nascimento
Preferred in formal and professional contexts
Portugal
nome de nascimento / nome de batismo
Nome de batismo is sometimes used in more traditional or religious contexts

Related Words

maiden namesurnamestage namelegal namegiven name

Related Idioms & Phrases

born under the name
what's your birth name?
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