first name
Origin of first name
1Other definitions for first-name (2 of 2)
of or relating to one's first, or given, name; familiar; intimate: They were on a first-name basis soon after meeting.
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.
Origin of first-name
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How to use first name in a sentence
Some names have been changed—or truncated to first-names only—due to concerns over retribution for being quoted on the topic.
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British Dictionary definitions for first name
a name given to a person at birth, as opposed to a surname: Also called: Christian name, forename, given name
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