as in first name
a name that is placed before one's family name
although his Christian name is ordinary, his last name is quite distinctive
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Noun
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His battalion, which identified Oleksiy only by his first name, told CNN that a typical deployment is about three to four months for their unit.—
Daria Tarasova-Markina,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2026 -
The 34-year-old, who lives in Montreal, asked to use only her first name to protect her privacy.—
Rebecca Flint Marx,
SELF,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The seven kittens were given names meant to honor where they were born.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
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Choosing a last name or surname as a first name (or given name) is not a new tradition.—
Lisa Milbrand,
Parents,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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She’s guarded, gives her co-workers obnoxious nicknames, and is always ready with a snarky comment.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
19 Apr. 2026
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The French newspaper has given him various nicknames during the past four decades, tracing the arc of his public reputation.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Christian name.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Christian%20name. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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