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first name

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Definition of first name

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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Recent Examples of first name Despite going by his middle name, his first name holds special significance. — Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 27 July 2026 Next is Panthea Parker, a woman whose last name follows her first name like aroma follows a cup of coffee. — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 22 July 2026 Tyler, who requested to go by his first name, said the newlyweds came in on July 19 after watching the World Cup final in New Jersey and ordered drinks at the bar with a group of friends before sitting outside. — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026 One of the first names that attracted her interest was that of Lois Tritton, who, at 95, stood out for being the oldest person buried at the cemetery. — John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 20 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for first name

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In this latest phase, many harms that were once difficult to describe have been given names, so that they can be better identified and confronted.

— Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 24 July 2026
Releasing via Reprise Records, the LP features the artwork of Strings’ mom, Debra Apostol (Strings’ given name is William Lee Apostol).

— Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 30 June 2026

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In 2012, Holler launched Rubinski Works (based on Rubi, a nickname her dad gave her) as a graphic design and photography business, with a side gig selling her wares at small pop-ups.

— Kelly Ryan Kegans, Midwest Living, 8 Aug. 2026
The film’s title refers to Ketty’s nickname in the Sicilian dialect.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 8 Aug. 2026

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