Synonyms of first name

first name

noun

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• Christian name
• given name
• nickname
• prename
• forename
• pen name
• pseudonym
• denomination
• appellation
• designation
• nom de plume
• title
• baptismal name
• sobriquet
• epithet
• soubriquet
• denotation
• alias
• handle
• cognomen

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of first name

Rafi, a former Afghan intelligence officer who asked to be identified only by his first name to protect family members still in Afghanistan, entered the U.S. legally in January 2024 using the CBP One mobile app at the U.S.-Mexico border. —Ted Hesson, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2025

But the logs are difficult to decipher in some places and passengers are often listed by their initials or by first name. —Julie K. Brown, Miami Herald, 1 Mar. 2025

Glastonbury has unveiled the first names for the 2025 edition of the festival, with The 1975, Olivia Rodrigo and Neil Young billed as headliners. —Sophie Williams, Billboard, 6 Mar. 2025

Jay Hunt, Creative Director, Europe, Apple TV+ Hunt was one of the first names on people’s lips after news of Moore’s exit broke today. —Max Goldbart, Deadline, 27 Feb. 2025