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What Are The Differences Between First Name, Last Name, And Middle Name? by Olonade02(m): 12:18am On Jul 09, 2017
I'd like a clarification on this pls, especially that of "first name" and "last name".

e.g OLAWALE KANU MUSA....Which is the last name and which is the first name??
Insults are allowed.
Re: What Are The Differences Between First Name, Last Name, And Middle Name? by Oluwasaeon(m): 3:27am On Jul 09, 2017
Last Name - Surname
Re: What Are The Differences Between First Name, Last Name, And Middle Name? by FromZeroToHero(m): 5:07am On Jul 09, 2017
Your surname comes first before your middle and last name. In this case, OLAWALE is the first name and KANU is the last name.
Re: What Are The Differences Between First Name, Last Name, And Middle Name? by Efostick(m): 5:27am On Jul 09, 2017

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Re: What Are The Differences Between First Name, Last Name, And Middle Name? by Ajuba1: 7:50am On Jul 09, 2017
First name is your birth name..the name they gave you when you were born. Last name is your surname Middle name is your second name which you get through religion or other means.

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Re: What Are The Differences Between First Name, Last Name, And Middle Name? by reekay2000(m): 9:30am On Jul 09, 2017
surname is the name of your parent which u bear.it comes first. first name is the name your parents give u first ,it comes after the surname. middle name is the name u get through religion,it comes after the first name.

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Re: What Are The Differences Between First Name, Last Name, And Middle Name? by femi4: 9:44am On Jul 09, 2017
Lol....see wetin npower don cause

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Re: What Are The Differences Between First Name, Last Name, And Middle Name? by femi4: 9:45am On Jul 09, 2017
Olonade02:
I'd like a clarification on this pls, especially that of "first name" and "last name".

e.g OLAWALE KANU MUSA....Which is the last name and which is the first name??
Insults are allowed.
Surname is also referred to as Lastname

Middle name is also referred to as Other name

And Finally, your First name is what everybody calls you. The first name in your birth certificate provided the arrangement didn't start with your Surname.

Officially, names are to be written this way:

Surname : Firstname: Middle name.

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Re: What Are The Differences Between First Name, Last Name, And Middle Name? by Olibboy: 10:02am On Jul 09, 2017
To be sincere Last name = Surname
Re: What Are The Differences Between First Name, Last Name, And Middle Name? by horlabic(f): 12:07pm On Jul 09, 2017
I swear I don't understand tongue
Re: What Are The Differences Between First Name, Last Name, And Middle Name? by Harbylon(f): 1:40pm On Jul 09, 2017
Everything you need to know is more explained here with typical examples of each name.

https://www.examrelief.com.ng/difference-first-name-middle-name-last-name/

Enjoy!

You can also drop your comments asking any questions regarding the topic and you will be replied immediately.

Thanks.
Re: What Are The Differences Between First Name, Last Name, And Middle Name? by paulynpen(m): 3:30pm On Jul 09, 2017
Why do you think they refer to your real name as first name and other names as middle name? Your arrangement is not universal.
Its your first name first, followed by your middle names usually in initials and lastly your surname usually in capital letters or bolded form


uote author=femi4 post=58274096]Surname is also referred to as Lastname

Middle name is also referred to as Other name

And Finally, your First name is what everybody calls you. The first name in your birth certificate provided the arrangement didn't start with your Surname.

Officially, names are to be written this way:

Surname : Firstname: Middle name.

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Re: What Are The Differences Between First Name, Last Name, And Middle Name? by femi4: 3:35pm On Jul 09, 2017
paulynpen:
Why do you think they refer to your real name as first name and other names as middle name? Your arrangement is not universal.
Its your first name first, followed by your middle names usually in initials and lastly your surname usually in capital letters or bolded form


uote author=femi4 post=58274096]Surname is also referred to as Lastname

Middle name is also referred to as Other name

And Finally, your First name is what everybody calls you. The first name in your birth certificate provided the arrangement didn't start with your Surname.

Officially, names are to be written this way:

Surname : Firstname: Middle name.

I said Officially, that's why you people fail
Re: What Are The Differences Between First Name, Last Name, And Middle Name? by paulynpen(m): 5:33pm On Jul 09, 2017
femi4:
I said Officially, that's why you people fail

What is the meaning officially?
It appears you do not understand what you wrote
Re: What Are The Differences Between First Name, Last Name, And Middle Name? by femi4: 5:35pm On Jul 09, 2017
paulynpen:

What is the meaning officially?
It appears you do not understand what you wrote
Go and get a dico
Re: What Are The Differences Between First Name, Last Name, And Middle Name? by paulynpen(m): 5:57pm On Jul 09, 2017
femi4:
Go and get a dico

i guess you need this!

officially
əˈfɪʃəli/Submit
adverb
1.in a formal and public way.
2. with the authority of the government or other organization.
3. in public and for official purposes but not necessarily so in reality.
Re: What Are The Differences Between First Name, Last Name, And Middle Name? by femi4: 6:00pm On Jul 09, 2017
paulynpen:


i guess you need this!

officially
əˈfɪʃəli/Submit
adverb
1.in a formal and public way.
2. with the authority of the government or other organization.
3. in public and for official purposes but not necessarily so in reality.
Where is "universal" there?.....Stop disturbing my mentions if you can't comprehend
Re: What Are The Differences Between First Name, Last Name, And Middle Name? by greatface(m): 11:36pm On Jul 09, 2017
some people will come here and claim all-knowing instead of admitting they learnt new thing like myself. cheesygringrincheesy
Re: What Are The Differences Between First Name, Last Name, And Middle Name? by C4Ltd: 1:22am On Jul 10, 2017
grin

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