Giv″en (?), p. p. & a. from Give, v.
1. (Math. & Logic) Granted; assumed; supposed to be known; set forth as a known quantity, relation, or premise.
2. Disposed; inclined; — used with an adv.; as, virtuously given. Shak.
3. Stated; fixed; as, in a given time.
Given name, the Christian name, or name given by one's parents or guardians, as distinguished from the surname, which is inherited.