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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Emma, who gave her first name only, is the owner of 4-year-old Baloo the Bernese mountain dog, a breed known for their affectionate, calm nature, as well as their sheer size.
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Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
Still only 20 years of age, Huijsen has rapidly become one of the first names on the Real Madrid teamsheet.
—Sam Leveridge, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
The minor said the man identified himself using only his first name.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 29 Aug. 2025
Parents were told they could be reunited with their children in the school's basement, said Erin, a mother who only gave her first name.
—Marc Santia, NBC news, 28 Aug. 2025
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Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
Still only 20 years of age, Huijsen has rapidly become one of the first names on the Real Madrid teamsheet.
—Sam Leveridge, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
The minor said the man identified himself using only his first name.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 29 Aug. 2025
Parents were told they could be reunited with their children in the school's basement, said Erin, a mother who only gave her first name.
—Marc Santia, NBC news, 28 Aug. 2025
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“First name.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/first%20name. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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