Refers to a person's actual name, as opposed to a pseudonym, alias, or anonymous identity. Common in contexts such as online accounts, journalism, and legal documents.
It's safer not to use your real name online.
The journalist wrote the article under their real name.
The police revealed the real name of the arrested man.
This site requires you to register under your real name.
The victim's real name was withheld.
This case is being reported using the real names of those involved.