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

In another part of Chicago, a 48-year-old man named Jose — who only wanted to be identified by his first name — remains afraid to leave home. — Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026

French military policy in Lebanon prohibits identifying soldiers by first names for security reasons. — Diego Ibarra Sánchez, NPR, 19 Sep. 2026

Karen, who asked to be identified by only her first name, is one of the millions of people whose insurance has dropped coverage of their GLP-1 medications for weight loss since 2025, according to research by GoodRx. — Kara McGrath, Allure, 15 Sep. 2026

Throughout each episode, fans can vote up to 10 times per couple either online or by texting the celebrity's first name to 21523 (standard text rates apply). — Liza Esquibias, USA Today, 15 Sep. 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