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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Regulars greet bartenders by their first names before running to betting windows with high hopes.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 May 2026 -
The couple — Ramon and Elsy — asked to be identified by their first names only, citing fear of retaliation.—
Shoshana Walter,
Miami Herald,
11 May 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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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
Noun
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Turner was also known for making off-color remarks, earning him numerous nicknames, including the Mouth From The South and Captain Outrageous.—
Lee Cowan,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
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Using school nicknames, mascots, and logos would also be banned.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
2 May 2026
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“Christian names.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Christian%20names. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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