first name

noun

Synonyms of first name

: the name that stands first in one's full name

Examples of first name in a Sentence

Children at the school call their teachers by their first names. the parents still haven't picked a first name for the baby

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Armed with her first name and a job title, Lee barges into the PD’s office to offer Ginger his services. — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026 But whether calling him by first name, last name, both or by nickname, just make sure to put respect on the Lakers forward’s game that’s too varied to fit in a single position. — Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026 The organization's name is a combination of the first two letters of her and her siblings' first names. — Nicky Zizaza, CBS News, 12 Oct. 2026 The locals asked to give only their first names for privacy reasons. — Zahra Ullah, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for first name

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14th century, in the meaning defined above

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