as in first name
a name that is placed before one's family name
his prename is "Christopher," but he prefers to be called by his last name
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Noun
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Israel’s military has spokespeople in several languages, but only Adraee is famous enough to be known by his first name.—
Melanie Lidman,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026 -
Bohuslavska knows every mother on her ward by first name — their complicated cases, their fears, and their tiny babies fighting for survival.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 June 2026
Noun
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That nod to Towns is with all due respect to Jalen Brunson, who has lived up to the Captain Clutch nickname in two straight games.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
9 June 2026
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King delighted fans with his memorable calls and nicknames.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 June 2026
Noun
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Digital Underground originated in Oakland, California, in 1987, founded by Shock G (given name Gregory Jacobs), Chopmaster J (Jimi Dright) and Kenny-K (Kenneth Waters), and released their first album in 1990.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
28 Apr. 2026
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The seven kittens were given names meant to honor where they were born.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Prename.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prename. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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