as in Christian name
a name that is placed before one's family name
the parents still haven't picked a first name for the baby
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Recent Examples of first name
The Venezuelan, who NPR is identifying by his first name because of his immigration status, looks at a big, run-down apartment building in front of him.
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Sergio Martínez-Beltrán, NPR, 17 Oct. 2025
Sliwa, meanwhile, struggled with Mamdani’s first name, Zohran, during several exchanges.
—Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
An article on Tuesday about New York City Ballet’s fashion gala omitted the first name of a dancer with that company.
—New York Times, 15 Oct. 2025
Back in 2016, Vox published an article about how popular your first name is in movies.
—The Know, Denver Post, 14 Oct. 2025
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Sergio Martínez-Beltrán, NPR, 17 Oct. 2025
Sliwa, meanwhile, struggled with Mamdani’s first name, Zohran, during several exchanges.
—Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
An article on Tuesday about New York City Ballet’s fashion gala omitted the first name of a dancer with that company.
—New York Times, 15 Oct. 2025
Back in 2016, Vox published an article about how popular your first name is in movies.
—The Know, Denver Post, 14 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for first name
Noun
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Many comments centered on the absence of wrestling’s Hulk Hogan (given name Terry Bullea), while others mentioned the lack of Alice‘s Polly Holiday, even though her castmate, Linda Lavin, was included.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
14 Sep. 2025
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The twins were given names based on their personalities, according to the release.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Sep. 2025
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Others go by the nickname Chris, including actors Chris Hemsworth, Chris Pratt, and Chris Evans, as well as comedian Chris Rock.—
Anna Halkidis,
Parents,
29 Oct. 2025
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When Jack kidnaps him in Christmas Town and takes him to Halloween Town, he is given a nickname that doesn't fit his true nature.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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“First name.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/first%20name. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
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