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Children at the school call their teachers by their first names.
the parents still haven't picked a first name for the baby
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Odeluga’s first name tells that story.
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Noah Poser, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
But The Associated Press is not disclosing her first name.
—CBS News, 20 Jan. 2026
Known by his first name throughout most of his life and career, Valentino was born in 1932, and later founded his namesake brand in 1960, earning worldwide recognition after Jackie Kennedy wore his designs throughout the latter half of the decade.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Jan. 2026
His first name comes from his Japanese roots.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2026
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Noah Poser, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
But The Associated Press is not disclosing her first name.
—CBS News, 20 Jan. 2026
Known by his first name throughout most of his life and career, Valentino was born in 1932, and later founded his namesake brand in 1960, earning worldwide recognition after Jackie Kennedy wore his designs throughout the latter half of the decade.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Jan. 2026
His first name comes from his Japanese roots.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2026
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“First name.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/first%20name. Accessed 24 Jan. 2026.
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