One or more words used to distinguish a particular individual, as Socrates, Benjamin Franklin, Michael Wechsler.
Law Dictionary – Alternative Legal Definition
The designation of an individual person, or of a firm or corporation. In law a man cannot have more than one Christian name. Rex v. Newman, 1 Ld. Raym. 662. As to the history of Christian names and surnames and their use and relative importance in law, see In re Snook, 2 Hilt (N. Y,) 566. Name and arms clause. The popular name in English law for the clause, sometimes inserted in a will or settlement by which property is given to a person, for the purpose of imposing on him the condition that he shall assume the surname and arms of the testator or settlor, with a direction that if he neglects to assume or discontinues the use of them, the estate shall devolve on the next person in remainder, and a provision for preserving contingent remainders. 3 Dav. Free Conv. 277; Sweet