first name

[furst-neym, furst-neym] / ˈfɜrstˌneɪm, ˈfɜrstˈneɪm /

NOUN

given name

Synonyms

STRONGEST

given name

WEAK

Christian name baptism name baptismal name forename

Antonyms

WEAK

last name surname

Example Sentences

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As a college senior, Bias bought an ankle-length fur coat, a Nissan 380ZX sports car and a gold bracelet encrusted with diamonds spelling his first name, the Washington Post reported.

From The Wall Street Journal

Rose's first name was used by the tribunal along with they/them pronouns.

From BBC

"They had come here for business; they were good people," said Mohammadullah, 45, who gave only his first name for security reasons.

From Barron's

She is one of the few who can be immediately recognized by first name only, in the ranks with Madonna and Mary.

From Los Angeles Times

His first name comes from his Japanese roots.

From Los Angeles Times