Rufname

== German == === Etymology === From Ruf or rufen +‎ Name. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈʁuːfˌnaːmə/ Rhymes: -aːmə === Noun === Rufname m (weak, genitive Rufnamens, plural Rufnamen) a person’s main given name by which they are usually known (typically, but in German-speaking Europe not necessarily, the first given name) Coordinate term: Zweitname (military) call sign Synonym: Rufzeichen ==== Usage notes ==== Rufname is always one of the official given names, not a nickname. In Germany, the Rufname was defined in birth certificates and official documents until 2015. A person can since choose it from among their given names and can also request to change the official order. ==== Declension ====