first name

noun

: the name that stands first in one's full name

Synonyms

• 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

The couple have thought about Joseph—Cooper's first name in the original script. —Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 July 2025

Beth Mead, Lauren James, Alessia Russo, Chloe Kelly, Keira Walsh, Georgia Stanway, Jess Carter and Lucy Bronze are all still among the first names on Wiegman’s team sheet. —Megan Feringa, New York Times, 27 July 2025

These posts can include green flag or red flag labels along with identifying details like first names, age, city, and photo. —Chris Groshong, Forbes.com, 26 July 2025

The talented sports reporter did an impressive job keeping her wedding and man under wraps, as little is known about her husband aside from his first name being Shane. —Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 24 July 2025

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