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

Next is Panthea Parker, a woman whose last name follows her first name like aroma follows a cup of coffee. — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 22 July 2026

Regillio has not been present in his son’s life, which is why Xavi prefers to be referred to by his first name only. — Jay Harris, New York Times, 22 July 2026

One of the first names that attracted her interest was that of Lois Tritton, who, at 95, stood out for being the oldest person buried at the cemetery. — John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 20 July 2026

Advertisement Correction, July 15 The original version of this story misspelled an actor’s first name. — Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 15 July 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