Synonyms of first name

first name

noun

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• Christian name
• given name
• nickname
• prename
• forename
• pen name
• pseudonym
• denomination
• appellation
• designation
• nom de plume
• title
• baptismal name
• sobriquet
• epithet
• denotation
• alias
• handle
• cognomen

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of first name

Ronaldo also requested that NPR use only his first name because of his immigration status. — Marisa Peñaloza, NPR, 14 Aug. 2026

Not only was Langdon stealing medication to fuel his secret opioid addiction—but his first name was Frank. — Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 11 Aug. 2026

The tape begins with Stewart joking that Oliver wouldn't be able to use his first name if he's hired because the show already has one Jon. — Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026

The victim’s ex-wife, who asked to be identified only by her first name, Damaris, slammed accused killer’s self-defense claim. — Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 9 Aug. 2026