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
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Sarah Scott, Parents, 5 Jan. 2026
Democrat Gray Davis, to name a recent example, had an extensive background in government and politics and a bland demeanor that suggested his first name was also a fitting adjective.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 Jan. 2026
Conveniently, the town doctor has just passed away, giving Martin — inheriting a first name from his English predecessor — a new job and a chance to work on his abysmal bedside manner.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 4 Jan. 2026
Both health systems only released the first names of the parents and newborns.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 2 Jan. 2026
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Sarah Scott, Parents, 5 Jan. 2026
Democrat Gray Davis, to name a recent example, had an extensive background in government and politics and a bland demeanor that suggested his first name was also a fitting adjective.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 Jan. 2026
Conveniently, the town doctor has just passed away, giving Martin — inheriting a first name from his English predecessor — a new job and a chance to work on his abysmal bedside manner.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 4 Jan. 2026
Both health systems only released the first names of the parents and newborns.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 2 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for first name
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“First name.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/first%20name. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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