first name

Example Sentences

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And we all know her first name, because she made sure we’d never forget.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026

"But this ability to integrate with all kinds of other celebrations makes it kind of unique," the 65-year-old, who asked that only his first name be used, told AFP.

From Barron's • Mar. 28, 2026

His girlfriend — identified in court only by her first name, Victoria — testified she was in the bedroom alone when she heard the sound of someone entering the incorrect code to the front door.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

The author makes the odd stylistic choice of referring to the engineers, businessmen and politicians he writes about by their first name.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

Henry Wilhide Webb III gave me my first name.

From "Crash" by Jerry Spinelli