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
Emma, who gave her first name only, is the owner of 4-year-old Baloo the Bernese mountain dog, a breed known for their affectionate, calm nature, as well as their sheer size.
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Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
The minor said the man identified himself using only his first name.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 29 Aug. 2025
Parents were told they could be reunited with their children in the school's basement, said Erin, a mother who only gave her first name.
—Marc Santia, NBC news, 28 Aug. 2025
Papa Johns Papa Johns has a special deal for those with the same first name as the future bride and groom.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
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Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
The minor said the man identified himself using only his first name.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 29 Aug. 2025
Parents were told they could be reunited with their children in the school's basement, said Erin, a mother who only gave her first name.
—Marc Santia, NBC news, 28 Aug. 2025
Papa Johns Papa Johns has a special deal for those with the same first name as the future bride and groom.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 27 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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Colleagues described a popular chaplain with nicknames for the tiny patients and soothing words for their bleary-eyed parents.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
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The waterways that have earned the city the nickname Venice of America.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
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“First name.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/first%20name. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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