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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His name has special significance: His first name, which means nobility and strength, was suggested by Arik's sister-in-law, while his middle name is the same as Arik’s.
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Emily Krauser, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
But Nvidia’s employees, who almost all refer to Huang by his first name, are effusive.
—James Surowiecki, The Atlantic, 8 Apr. 2025
It’s not known why Meghan chose to only be referred to her first name.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 8 Apr. 2025
The teen, who gave only her first name, Nana, said her friend was grazed by a bullet and left in an ambulance.
—Jessica Garrison, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2025
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Emily Krauser, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
But Nvidia’s employees, who almost all refer to Huang by his first name, are effusive.
—James Surowiecki, The Atlantic, 8 Apr. 2025
It’s not known why Meghan chose to only be referred to her first name.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 8 Apr. 2025
The teen, who gave only her first name, Nana, said her friend was grazed by a bullet and left in an ambulance.
—Jessica Garrison, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for first name
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“First name.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/first%20name. Accessed 27 Apr. 2025.
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