first name

noun
UK: /ˌfɜːst ˈneɪm/
US: /ˌfɝːst ˈneɪm/

  1. The name that comes before your family name.

    1. My first name is John. [ ] [ ]
    2. Please write your first name and last name on the application form. [ ] [ ]

  2. The name given to someone at birth or baptism, used before the family name.

    1. Her first name is Elizabeth, but she goes by Liz. [ ] [ ]
    2. The document requires both your first name and your surname for identification. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

given name forename

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "first name" in English means: The name that comes before your family name., The name given to someone at birth or baptism, used before the family name..

The phonetic transcription of "first name" is /ˌfɜːst ˈneɪm/ in British English and /ˌfɝːst ˈneɪm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "first name": given name, forename.

Example usage of "first name": "My first name is John.". More examples on the page.