as in first names
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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Both health systems only released the first names of the parents and newborns.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
2 Jan. 2026 -
In Sweden, first names must be cleared by the Tax Agency, which rejects those likely to cause offense, and name changes must retain at least one original name.—
Laura Sharman,
CNN Money,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Why add a surname or include a father’s fathers’ given names given to me at birth to identify me?—
Rosa Lyster,
Harpers Magazine,
6 Jan. 2026
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The Woodward Center named the mama dog Noel, and her puppies were given names based on the Twelve Days of Christmas – Drummer, Piper, Lord, Lady, Maid, Swan, Goose, Ring, Calling Bird, French Hen, Turtle Dove and Partridge.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Dec. 2025
Noun
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The stealthy look is inspired by one of Jordan’s nicknames, which originated from his panther-like abilities on the court and has been the design muse for several of his sneakers.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
9 Nov. 2025
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They’re most commonly known by their nicknames, Chub Perm, Mclovin, No Name, and Nonchalant Kid.—
Stephanie Ganz,
Parents,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Christian names.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Christian%20names. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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