first name

¹

noun

1. given name.

first-name

²

[furst-neym, furst-neym]

adjective

1. of or relating to one's first, or given, name; familiar; intimate.

   They were on a first-name basis soon after meeting.

verb (used with object)

first-named, first-naming 

1. to address (someone) by their first name, especially as a sign of informality or familiarity.

   The boss doesn't like the employees to first-name her.

first name

noun

1. Also called: Christian name.  forename.  given name. a name given to a person at birth, as opposed to a surname

Word History and Origins

Origin of first name¹

Middle English word dating back to 1200–50

Origin of first name²

First recorded in 1300–50

Example Sentences

But thanks to his quick thinking, the fan, whose first name reportedly is Alberto, boldly asked Mike Trout for the favor after the Angels defeated the Colorado Rockies 3-0.

From Los Angeles Times

The black Tesla is registered to 20-year-old musician David Anthony Burke, whose stage name is D4vd — pronounced like his first name.

From Los Angeles Times

They each sued the school district under the alias “Jane Doe,” and each was referred to in court by her first name only.

From Los Angeles Times

The first name in in this season's storm list would be 'Amy'.

From BBC

She added that her other daughter was given a different first name too.

From BBC

Related Words

• given name