first name

noun

: 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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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. 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 Elliot will carry his grandfather’s legacy with his middle name, which is Em’s real first name. Michael Saponara, Billboard, 7 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for first name

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of first name was in the 14th century

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“First name.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/first%20name. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.

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