first name

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Known only by his first name, Bokejon, or simply Tom, he was one of about 2,000 Soviet prisoners and forced labourers brought to the island of Jersey to build Nazi fortifications.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

In testifying against Halem, the teen, who was sworn in to testify just under his first name, Daniel, revealed a subculture around newly created crypto wealth.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

And we all know her first name, because she made sure we’d never forget.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026

"But this ability to integrate with all kinds of other celebrations makes it kind of unique," the 65-year-old, who asked that only his first name be used, told AFP.

From Barron's • Mar. 28, 2026

“Joylette, are you home?” a woman’s voice called out to my mother by her first name as her knuckles rapped on the door.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson