Synonyms of first names

first names

noun

plural of first name

as in Christian names

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 names
• given names
• nicknames
• prenames
• forenames
• pen names
• pseudonyms
• denominations
• titles
• designations
• appellations
• baptismal names
• epithets
• sobriquets
• cognomens
• noms de plume
• denotations
• aliases
• handles

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of first names

They are identified by their first names only because of Vietnamese laws protecting vulnerable minors. — ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026

Marvel Studios rolled out the first names joining the cast of the next X-Men movie. — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Aug. 2026

In 1948, Winthrop and Vivian Smith purchased it and renamed it Winvian in a playful portmanteau of their respective first names. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026

When thinking of the Dallas Cowboys roster, the first names that come to mind are likely Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens. — Jon MacHota, New York Times, 30 July 2026

One of the first names that attracted her interest was that of Lois Tritton, who, at 95, stood out for being the oldest person buried at the cemetery. — John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 20 July 2026

Using their first names over royal titles is another example of how Prince William and Princess Kate have striven to ensure that their children have as normal an upbringing as possible despite their future royal roles. — Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026

The two, who are going by their first names to protect their privacy, didn’t even know the opportunity was coming their way. — Zuri Primos july 3, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026

Just as the upcycled uniforms were once worn by people, Wong’s collaborative range carries human-sounding first names. — Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 22 June 2026