English Explanatory Dictionary

first name

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The first element of a full name, particularly when it could also be surname in East Asian and other cultural traditions.
  2. Synonym of given name, particularly when it forms the first element of a full name.

Pronunciation

En-uk-first name.ogg

Word forms

first name first names

Etymology

From Middle English firste name, first nam.

Synonyms

given name particularly when it forms the first element of a full name

Derived words

first-name first-nameless
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