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full name vs complete name

Both 'full name' and 'complete name' are correct and commonly used phrases in English. They can be used interchangeably to refer to the entire name of a person, including their first name, middle name (if any), and last name.
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full name

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Refers to the entire name of a person, including their first name, middle name (if any), and last name.

Examples:

  • Please provide your full name on the application form.
  • Her full name is Elizabeth Anne Smith.
  • The refund request has to have your full name and signature.
  • On the letters you must always write your full name.
  • Enter the full name of the applicant economic operator.
  • My full name is Jennifer Margaret Williamson.
  • the full name, acronym and logo;
  • Please use the full name of the authority.
  • I used to wonder why you always called Mary by her full name.
  • My full name is Eugenie Rose.
  • Please give me your full name.
  • My full name is Will Scarlet O'Hara.
  • My full name is Pamela Rebecca Barnes.
  • I need his full name and rank.
  • I called him because I didn't know your full name.
  • Right, state your full name.
  • Your full name, dear, always.
  • The Olympics Closing Ceremony Celebration Concert is its full name.
  • Enter the full name for the use account that will be created.
  • Enter full name, eg. John Smith.
  • The way you use his full name drives me crazy.
  • Well, his full name is Michael Hat.

Alternatives:

  • complete name
  • entire name
  • given name
  • personal name
  • birth name

complete name

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Refers to the entire name of a person, including their first name, middle name (if any), and last name.

Examples:

  • Please write your complete name at the top of the page.
  • His complete name is John William Johnson.
  • richyrich Senior Member. English. It's full name. Complete name isn't exactly wrong, and you may indeed hear it, but it does sound a bit strange. richyrich, Apr 6 ...
  • Aug 20, 2014 ... ... sister is Morgana Hex); Leblanc = Emilia (Evaine) LeBlanc; Lee Sin = Lee Sin ( I guess it is his complete name); Lux = Luxanna Crownguard ...
  • what is not appeared complete name in model tree? CATIA v5 catia tree model apearence. By Mitrut Badiu on 26 Jun 16:42 1 answer 311 views 1 comment.
  • C# Enum.ToString() with complete name. up vote 1 down vote favorite. I am searching a solution to get the complete String of an enum.

Alternatives:

  • full name
  • entire name
  • given name
  • personal name
  • birth name

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