first name

noun

Synonyms of first namenext
: the name that stands first in one's full name

Examples of first name in a Sentence

Children at the school call their teachers by their first names. the parents still haven't picked a first name for the baby
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The victims are identified in court filings as Jane Does, and in court by their first names. — Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026 Hope your daughter marrying a Jewish Nazi/white supremacist is working out for you and [first name of victim’s mother]. — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 1 Oct. 2026 In the comics, Ben Reilly is a successful, stable Spider-Man clone whose name is a combination of the first name of Peter’s uncle Ben and the maiden name of his Aunt May and who develops a superhero identity of his own, the Scarlet Spider. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2026 But the specific version — the daily call, first name on the sheet every morning. — Lane Brown, Vulture, 23 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for first name

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of first name was in the 14th century

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“First name.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/first%20name. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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