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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His first name, which means nobility and strength, was suggested by Arik's sister-in-law.
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Kayla Grant, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
But Nvidia’s employees, who almost all refer to Huang by his first name, are effusive.
—James Surowiecki, The Atlantic, 8 Apr. 2025
John, 37, asked to be identified by first name only for fear of being deported.
—Gisela Salomon, Sun Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2025
Together, the husband and wife of six years created the suit for Kid Rock, who called the 91-year-old Manuel — the designer goes by his first name — about a month ago to commission a uniform that would celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States of America.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 1 Apr. 2025
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Kayla Grant, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
But Nvidia’s employees, who almost all refer to Huang by his first name, are effusive.
—James Surowiecki, The Atlantic, 8 Apr. 2025
John, 37, asked to be identified by first name only for fear of being deported.
—Gisela Salomon, Sun Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2025
Together, the husband and wife of six years created the suit for Kid Rock, who called the 91-year-old Manuel — the designer goes by his first name — about a month ago to commission a uniform that would celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States of America.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 1 Apr. 2025
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“First name.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/first%20name. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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