Examples of given name in a Sentence
everyone calls me Jack, but my given name is John
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Digital Underground originated in Oakland, California, in 1987, founded by Shock G (given name Gregory Jacobs), Chopmaster J (Jimi Dright) and Kenny-K (Kenneth Waters), and released their first album in 1990.
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Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 28 Apr. 2026
The seven kittens were given names meant to honor where they were born.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
Choosing a last name or surname as a first name (or given name) is not a new tradition.
—Lisa Milbrand, Parents, 1 Apr. 2026
White and Lil Baby, whose given name is Dominique Jones, got into an argument, The San Francisco Standard said.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 10 Feb. 2026
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Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 28 Apr. 2026
The seven kittens were given names meant to honor where they were born.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
Choosing a last name or surname as a first name (or given name) is not a new tradition.
—Lisa Milbrand, Parents, 1 Apr. 2026
White and Lil Baby, whose given name is Dominique Jones, got into an argument, The San Francisco Standard said.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 10 Feb. 2026
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“Given name.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/given%20name. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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