first name
Example Sentences
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"In two years, we'll be able to just walk across," the fisherman, who only gave his first name, told AFP.
From Barron's ● Jul. 30, 2026
Girls and women who have their mother's names do not face the same censure - and often when they marry may opt to take their husband's first name as their surname.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
Where there were once hecklers and whistles, there is rowdy chanting of his first name.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 11, 2026
"She came out with her two little arms flailing," family friend Rolando told AFP, asking to be identified by only his first name.
From Barron's ● Jun. 25, 2026
Mom taught me to always call adults by Ms. or Mr. whatever their last name is, unless they say it’s okay to use their first name.
From "From the Desk of Zoe Washington" by Janae Marks
