first name

noun

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

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 Reynolds combined her first name and her brother’s first name to keep her brand distinctively personal to her. Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 6 June 2024 Helping parents find new options for their teens The extra support can be a huge help for parents like Damari's mom Dee, who also asked to be identified by her first name to protect his identity. Sammy Caiola, NPR, 4 June 2024 One witness, who would only give her first name, Brittney, said the shooting broke out after the street party devolved into numerous street fights. Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 2 June 2024 In 2017, more than 100 people showed up for the city’s first attempt, which allowed people with similar first names to Kyle — like Kyle or Kylie — or the middle name Kyle to participate. Abigail Adams, Peoplemag, 20 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for first name 

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of first name was in the 14th century

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“First name.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/first%20name. Accessed 16 Jun. 2024.

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