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

Hope your daughter marrying a Jewish Nazi/white supremacist is working out for you and [first name of victim’s mother]. — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 1 Oct. 2026

In the comics, Ben Reilly is a successful, stable Spider-Man clone whose name is a combination of the first name of Peter’s uncle Ben and the maiden name of his Aunt May and who develops a superhero identity of his own, the Scarlet Spider. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2026

Five of them spoke on condition of anonymity or that only their first names be used out of fear of retaliation from the federal government. — Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 27 Sep. 2026

But the specific version — the daily call, first name on the sheet every morning. — Lane Brown, Vulture, 23 Sep. 2026