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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Antonee Robinson’s road to his current status among the first names on Marco Silva’s teamsheet has not been smooth.
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Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
Sam, 22, who gave his first name only, is an assistant manager at a frozen yogurt shop in Florida and recently shared a frustrating work moment with Reddit's r/mildlyinfuriating sub.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
It was strung with perhaps a dozen silver ornaments, each bearing a first name.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 23 Dec. 2024
Alma: Perfectly lovely, Alma is a short, impactful first name.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 19 Dec. 2024
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Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
Sam, 22, who gave his first name only, is an assistant manager at a frozen yogurt shop in Florida and recently shared a frustrating work moment with Reddit's r/mildlyinfuriating sub.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
It was strung with perhaps a dozen silver ornaments, each bearing a first name.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 23 Dec. 2024
Alma: Perfectly lovely, Alma is a short, impactful first name.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 19 Dec. 2024
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“First name.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/first%20name. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.
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