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

The first name that comes to mind is Sam Hall, who's been the starter the past two midweek games. —Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 11 Mar. 2026

Before the driver arrives, riders are given information, including the driver's first name, photo and vehicle details, including the make, model, color and license plate. —Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026

Fariba, a woman who asked to be identified by only her first name out of security concerns, was headed to Izmir in western Turkey to wait out the war with her son. —Serra Yedikardes, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026

Fariba, a woman who asked to be identified only by her first name out of security concerns, was headed to İzmir in western Turkey to wait out the war with her son. —ABC News, 8 Mar. 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