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
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For over a century, Americans have used Spanish first names as catchall slurs against Latinos. Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2025 His first name was: a. Walter b. George c. Issac d. Max 9. Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 20 June 2025 Ash: This three-letter first name is as fiery as an Aries. Kara Nesvig, Parents, 17 June 2025 Their little one's first name was inspired by Nia’s Mexican great-grandmother named Adelaida. Angel Saunders, People.com, 6 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for first name

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 1 Jul. 2025.

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