first name

noun

: the name that stands first in one's full name

Synonyms of first name

• Christian name
• given name
• nickname
• prename

Examples of first name in a Sentence

Children at the school call their teachers by their first names.

the parents still haven't picked a first name for the baby

Recent Examples on the Web

But the specific version — the daily call, first name on the sheet every morning. — Lane Brown, Vulture, 23 Sep. 2026

The pair, who shares the same first name, Taylor, decided to keep the family moniker going, but as a middle name instead. — Sari Hitchins, Parents, 23 Sep. 2026

In another part of Chicago, a 48-year-old man named Jose — who only wanted to be identified by his first name — remains afraid to leave home. — Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026

The two visitors were not identified by first name and last name initial, as is common in France, but only as German nationals. — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 20 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for first name

• acclaim
• aflame
• airframe
• ballgame
• became
• declaim
• defame
• disclaim
• doorframe
• exclaim
• inflame
• mainframe