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
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Just go to the Target Circle page online or in the Target app and drop in your first name, last name, email and a unique password.
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Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 6 Oct. 2024
Her first name is thought to be a nod to the red hair of both Beatrice and Ferguson, and her middle name, Elizabeth, pays homage to Queen Elizabeth, Sienna’s great-grandmother.
—Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 2 Oct. 2024
His friend Abbas, who gave only his first name over fears of backlash for speaking to Western media, played along.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2024
Origin: German Meaning: Protector Alternative Spellings and Variations: Will, Willie, Bill, Billy, Liam
Henry
Another very popular classic first name, Henry has basically never fallen out of favor.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 23 Sep. 2024
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Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 6 Oct. 2024
Her first name is thought to be a nod to the red hair of both Beatrice and Ferguson, and her middle name, Elizabeth, pays homage to Queen Elizabeth, Sienna’s great-grandmother.
—Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 2 Oct. 2024
His friend Abbas, who gave only his first name over fears of backlash for speaking to Western media, played along.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2024
Origin: German Meaning: Protector Alternative Spellings and Variations: Will, Willie, Bill, Billy, Liam
Henry
Another very popular classic first name, Henry has basically never fallen out of favor.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 23 Sep. 2024
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