as in Christian name
a name that is placed before one's family name
the parents still haven't picked a first name for the baby
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Recent Examples of first name
Papa Johns Papa Johns has a special deal for those with the same first name as the future bride and groom.
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Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
Vasiliy also went by the more anglicized Basil for a first name.
—Eric Andersson, People.com, 24 Aug. 2025
But Oliver is right on the cusp of being the kind of artist who can move units and get away with just using his first name.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 23 Aug. 2025
The girl carved Jin’s first name into her leg as directed and sent him a photograph of the result, prosecutors say.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
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Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
Vasiliy also went by the more anglicized Basil for a first name.
—Eric Andersson, People.com, 24 Aug. 2025
But Oliver is right on the cusp of being the kind of artist who can move units and get away with just using his first name.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 23 Aug. 2025
The girl carved Jin’s first name into her leg as directed and sent him a photograph of the result, prosecutors say.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for first name
Noun
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At a community celebration, the lions were given names rooted in tradition and community significance—Chisama Kabobole, after a revered chief; Katimbilwa Mali, honoring a respected sub-chieftainess; and Sufina, after the NTCP’s environmental education program.—
Sarah Kingdom,
Forbes.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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Lueck said this year the couple’s chicks were given names — Ray, Dandelion, Benny (for Jack Benny) and Genesee (named for the theater) — with a Waukegan artistic bent.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Aug. 2025
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The beloved cookbook author, who goes by the cheeky nickname @grossypelosi, has brought every bit of that high-spirited vibe to his new cookbook, Let's Party.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Sep. 2025
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Bubble snails have a transparent shell, but the species also earns its nickname from its eggs, experts said.—
Lauren Liebhaber
September 3,
Miami Herald,
3 Sep. 2025
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“First name.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/first%20name. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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