as in first name
a name that is placed before one's family name
although his Christian name is ordinary, his last name is quite distinctive
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Noun
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Former New Orleans Saints coach Dennis Allen was among the first names to be publicly linked to the job.—
Dan Wiederer,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Jan. 2025 -
King and Queen were given to his two eldest kids; his youngest daughter’s first name is Princess; and his two youngest sons share the same first name, Prince.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
25 Jan. 2025
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The cows are often given names and encouraged to roam and graze in a stress-free environment, with only a few kept in each pen.—
Chelsea Davis,
Forbes,
17 Oct. 2024
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Attendees are given name tags with identification numbers and individually interviewed by production, according to the outlet.—
McKinley Franklin,
Peoplemag,
24 Sep. 2024
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The bridge failed four months after opening to traffic, but was plagued by windy conditions from the start, earning the nickname Galloping Gertie, The News Tribune reported.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
30 Jan. 2025
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The show bends over backward to explain that the Sinatra nickname comes from Samantha’s frequent use of hats, even though Nicholson’s head is rarely covered.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
28 Jan. 2025
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“Christian name.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Christian%20name. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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