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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For privacy reasons, Patricia asked ABC News to be referred by her first name only.—
Stephanie Mendez,
ABC News,
18 Jan. 2025 -
Fear of the Taliban is only one of the reasons the first names of his parents and siblings are not in this article.—
Jazzmin Jiwa,
TIME,
16 Jan. 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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Opting for relationship terms (auntie) or unrelated nicknames (little cabbage) is the default.—
Shayla Love,
The Atlantic,
20 Jan. 2025
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One nickname — Zombie tranq — reflects shambling from deep sedation.—
Pat Beall,
Orlando Sentinel,
19 Jan. 2025
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“Christian name.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Christian%20name. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.
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