Formal name的意思

"Formal name" is a term that refers to the official or legally recognized name of a person, place, organization, or entity. It is the name that is typically used in official documents, legal contracts, and formal communications.

For individuals, the formal name might include their full name as it appears on their birth certificate or passport, which may include a given name(s) and a surname. It may also include any title or honorific that is part of their official designation, such as "Dr." for a medical doctor or "Prof." for a professor.

In the context of places, the formal name would be the official title recognized by the government or international organizations, such as the United Nations. For organizations, the formal name is the one registered with the relevant authorities, such as a company registrar or a nonprofit organization's governing body.

In contrast to a formal name, there may be other names or titles that are used in more casual or colloquial settings, such as a nickname, a shortened version of a name, or a pseudonym. The formal name is the one that is most likely to be used in official contexts and is considered the primary identifier for the individual or entity in question.