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

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

Among them are nurses Maddie and Rileigh, who requested to only go by their first names out of privacy concerns. — Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 29 June 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

The show has too many blandly interchangeable characters, too much grimness, too much repetition (and not just of Targaryen first names) and too much thumb-twiddling. — Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 21 June 2026

Every year Close is among the first names that come up from pundits trying to predict overdue stars who could receive this award. — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 10 June 2026

His mother, Martha — who asked that CBS News use their first names only to protect their privacy — says the experience saved his life. — Samantha Rappaport, CBS News, 18 May 2026