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

Well, the new royal’s first name is Adelaide, reportedly inspired by Maria Adelaide of Portugal and William IV’s wife, Queen Adelaide. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 19 Aug. 2026

The victim's wife, who asked to be identified only by her first name, Marlene, and did not want her face shown, said she was outraged by what happened. — Peter D'oench, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026

They are identified by their first names only because of Vietnamese laws protecting vulnerable minors. — ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026

Marvel Studios rolled out the first names joining the cast of the next X-Men movie. — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Aug. 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