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

Blades Brown is a big swords guy, allegedly When your first name is Blades, you're destined to play golf at some level. — Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2026

Some fans held up large posters and asked for autographs, while chants of the director’s first name broke out from the crowd. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 Nov. 2026

The first name that popped in my head was Ella Langley, whose chart dominance in 2026 speaks for itself, and that country combination is a sure-fire bet for commercial success. — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 27 Oct. 2026

If an employee had occasion to cross paths with him, Casey would likely have introduced himself by his first name, shaken the person’s hand, and recollected a past encounter or shown an interest in what the employee was doing. — Marc Levinson, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2026