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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John, 37, asked to be identified by first name only for fear of being deported.
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Gisela Salomon, Sun Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2025
Another factor was that Butman was the first name listed on a ballot which political scientists say can give a candidate as much at least a four to five percent boost over candidates whose names are lower on the ballot.
—Bob Skolnik, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
Oatly, the Swedish brand known for originating the product in the ’90s, tends to be the first name in people’s minds.
—Katie Stone, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2025
An employee at the medical center, Rachel, who requested to be identified by only her first name for fear of retaliation, juggled three signs and a purple cowbell at the rally, handing out extras to people who walked by.
—Angela Palermo and, Idaho Statesman, 29 Mar. 2025
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Gisela Salomon, Sun Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2025
Another factor was that Butman was the first name listed on a ballot which political scientists say can give a candidate as much at least a four to five percent boost over candidates whose names are lower on the ballot.
—Bob Skolnik, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
Oatly, the Swedish brand known for originating the product in the ’90s, tends to be the first name in people’s minds.
—Katie Stone, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2025
An employee at the medical center, Rachel, who requested to be identified by only her first name for fear of retaliation, juggled three signs and a purple cowbell at the rally, handing out extras to people who walked by.
—Angela Palermo and, Idaho Statesman, 29 Mar. 2025
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