first name
Example Sentences
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El Dorado is controlled by a gangster known only by his first name, Fabio, a Pablo Escobar-type character who has ingratiated himself with locals through acts of charity.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
His first name derives from that of Zayd Shakur, the minister of information of the East Coast Panthers, a radical group formed in the late 1960s.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
She was the teenage sensation who quickly became the first name on the teamsheet, and in 2024 she overtook legendary fast bowler Katherine Sciver-Brunt to become England's leading T20 wicket-taker.
From BBC • May 28, 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
It sounded disrespectful to me—calling a woman old enough to be my grandmother by her first name, but I did as I was told.
From "The View From Saturday" by E.L. Konigsburg
