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Skylar is my first name and Astin is my middle name, and my real last name is Lipstein. When I was 15, I think my first agent just kind of did it for me. I'm not ashamed, I'm not embarrassed, but she said it was just less specific to one thing and she kind of chopped it off. But forever to my friends I will be Skylar Lipstein.
Skylar Astin

Meaning of "first name" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF FIRST NAME

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF FIRST NAME

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
First name is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES FIRST NAME MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Given name

A given name, is a part of a person's full nomenclature. It identifies a specific person, and differentiates that person from other members of a group, such as a family or clan, with whom that person shares a common surname. The term given name refers to the fact that the name is bestowed upon, or given to a child, usually by its parents, at or near the time of birth. This contrasts with a surname, which is normally inherited, and shared with other members of the child's immediate family. Given names are often used in a familiar and friendly manner in informal situations. In more formal situations the surname is more commonly used, unless it is necessary to distinguish between people with the same surname. The idioms "on a first-name basis" and "being on first-name terms" allude to the familiarity of addressing another by a given name. The western style of having both a family name and a given name is far from universal. In many countries it is common for people to have only one name.

Definition of first name in the English dictionary

The definition of first name in the dictionary is a name given to a person at birth, as opposed to a surname Also called: Christian name, forename, given name.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE FIRST NAME

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First Peoples
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first person
first person plural
first post
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WORDS THAT END LIKE FIRST NAME

assumed name
big name
brand name
code name
domain name
family name
file name
filename
full name
given name
good name
household name
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last name
maiden name
middle name
pen name
place name
screen name
stage name
trade name

Synonyms and antonyms of first name in the English dictionary of synonyms

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SYNONYMS OF «FIRST NAME»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «first name» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of first name

Translation of «first name» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF FIRST NAME

Find out the translation of first name to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of first name from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «first name» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

名字
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

nombre de pila
570 millions of speakers

English

first name
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

पहला नाम
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الِاسمُ الَأوَّل
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

имя
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

nome
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

প্রথম নাম
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

prénom
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

nama pertama
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Vorname
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ファーストネーム
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

이름
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

jeneng ngarep
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

tên
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

முதல் பெயர்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

पहिले नाव
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

İsim
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

nome
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

imię
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

ім´я
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

prenume
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

μικρό όνομα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

eerste naam
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

förnamn
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

fornavn
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of first name

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «FIRST NAME»

The term «first name» is very widely used and occupies the 3.631 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «FIRST NAME» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about first name

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10 QUOTES WITH «FIRST NAME»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word first name.
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Skylar Astin
Skylar is my first name and Astin is my middle name, and my real last name is Lipstein. When I was 15, I think my first agent just kind of did it for me. I'm not ashamed, I'm not embarrassed, but she said it was just less specific to one thing and she kind of chopped it off. But forever to my friends I will be Skylar Lipstein.
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Morgan Brittany
I thought I would keep the first name Susan and change the last name but I picked up this book and as I opened it the lead character in it was called Morgan Brittany.
3
Holly Marie Combs
My mother's very proud of the name she gave me. She thought it sounded rhythmically better. It doesn't really make a difference to me what people call me, but since my mother calls me Holly Marie when she's angry, I prefer just my first name.
4
Billy Connolly
If Jesus was a Jew, how come he has a Mexican first name?
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Dakota Fanning
My dad named me Dakota and my mom came up with my first name Hannah. So it's Hannah Dakota Fanning.
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Pat Gillick
What was the first name of the Houston club? It wasn't the Astros. It was the Colt .45s. A lot of guys now will say Colt 45 is a beer. But it was also a pistol, and it went right with Texas.
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Rickey Henderson
The only name on my birth certificate was Henley, no first name.
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Eve Hewson
I get called 'Memphis Eve,' but my first name is Eve. I know Memphis is in there somewhere, but on my passport I'm 'Eve Sunny Day Hewson.'
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E. L. Konigsburg
When I began writing in the mid-1960s, I thought it was not important for readers to know whether I was male or female. Also, I was a great admirer of E.B. White, so I may have thought that it would bring me luck to submit my first manuscript as 'E.L.' But if I were starting out today, I would use my first name.
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Benjamin Netanyahu
My first name, Benjamin, dates back a thousand years earlier to Benjamin - Binyamin - the son of Jacob, who was also known as Israel. Jacob and his 12 sons roamed these same hills of Judea and Sumeria 4,000 years ago, and there's been a continuous Jewish presence in the land ever since.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «FIRST NAME»

Discover the use of first name in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to first name and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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You Are Your First Name
Why is "David" resourceful, attractive, articulate? What makes "Patricia" adventurous, optimistic, charming? Gain insight to the personalities of your family, friends, lover, boss, and yourself through the science of numerology.
Ellin Dodge, 2000
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I Know My First Name Is Steven
Tells how convicted child molester Kenneth Eugene Parnell abducted Steven, raising him as his own son for seven years until the boy's escape
Mike Echols, 1999
3
Love by Its First Name
This is a heart-warming and thought-provoking story of two people who, for different reasons, have kept their deepest feelings from arising - even into their own awareness.
Don Hanley, 2005
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First Name Reverse Dictionary: Given Names Listed by Meaning
This innovative dictionary allows the user to find given names which relate to a specific meaning.
Yvonne Navarro, 2007
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The Hidden Truth of Your Name: A Complete Guide to First ...
Complete with the principle colors, gemstones, and herbs that harmonize with each name, this delightfully accessible book at last gives you the means to uncover the hidden truth and unique traits of your name.
Nomenology Project, 2011
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The Perfect Name: A Step-by-step Guide to Naming Your Baby
JSS. Abov most important consideration in choosing the right-sounding first and middle names. As your child grows and enters the workforce, his identity will no longer be as simple as a first name. He will be referred to by first and last or, if he  ...
Jeanine Cox, 2004
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The Everything Large-Print Crossword Dictionary: Finding a ...
... 5 enero First name at Woodstock 4 jimi First name in advice 3 ann First name in animation 4 walt First name in bridge 4 omar First name in cakes 4 sara First name in coaching 3 ara First name in comedy 3 emo 5 harpo First name in cooking ...
Charles Timmerman, 2010
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First Language Lessons for the Well-trained Mind: Level 1
Instructor: Say the definition of a noun with me three times: A noun is the name of a person, place, thing, or idea. We've talked about proper names—first and last names. What is your first name? Student: My first name is______________.
Jessie Wise, 2010
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The PEERS Manual for School-Based Professionals: Social ...
If you did not organize a get-together with another teen or other teens in the past month, leave the section below blank. Friend's first name Friend's first name Friend's first name Friend's first name Friend's first name Friend's first name ...
Elizabeth A. Laugeson, 2013
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Doing Business in the New China: A Handbook and Guide
Order of Names Chinese: Wang Aidang Surname First Name Western: Jane Smith First Name Surname The opposite, however, is the case: Whereas in the United States, or Europe the first-mentioned name stands for the first, or given name ...
Birgit Zinzius, 2004

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «FIRST NAME»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term first name is used in the context of the following news items.
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Intersection between trademark rights and naming rights
In the past, the defendant had used her married name in the course of trade, but usually in combination with her first name. However, prior to ... «International Law Office, Jul 15»
2
Vail Resorts readies new name for PCMR
It would be the first name change at the resort since the 1990s. Colorado-based Vail Resorts acquired PCMR in 2014 and intends to link PCMR ... «The Park Record, Jul 15»
3
Who Could be this 'Signing of the Season' for Arsenal and Who is …
The first name that popped into my head was Karim Benzema. It does not appear that Ozcan has too big of a connection to Benzema, but the ... «Pain In The Arsenal, Jul 15»
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Tenant Changes His Name To His Landlord's Name, Sells Same …
According to Scoop, the suspect already shared the same last name so he only had to change his first name. According to the police ... «Information Nigeria, Jul 15»
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British Open: Bringing it all back to the Home of Golf
... where strangers smile and greet you by name, often your first name, and where a simple and direct courtesy is the outstanding characteristic ... «Irish Times, Jul 15»
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Oklahoma agency displays evidence in 34-year-old cold case
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A plastic key ring bearing the first name of a 21-year-old woman who was viciously stabbed to death 34 years ago ... «kjrh.com, Jul 15»
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Black: Baxter gets no respect
I actually know or have met maybe 15 to 20 people with that first name Baxter. However, I have been told and/or received hundreds of photos of ... «Amarillo.com, Jul 15»
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Liam Hemsworth's on-screen kiss with Josh Hutcherson in The …
Introducing himself by his first name, the reporter said, 'Hi I'm Chris, it's nice to meet you.' But Liam seemed to get the tail-end of the statement ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
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Shark Week: The mysterious story of Joseph Blaney, Massachusetts …
That's where the two accounts diverge slightly. Blaney's son-in-law, Captain Blanchard (newspaper accounts don't give his first name), told the ... «MassLive.com, Jul 15»
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GOP's toxic white male bluster: Trump, Cruz and Christie bully to …
... John “Jeb” Bush, and even he has a folksy first name. Of those taken seriously, the only real outlier is libertarian ideologue Rand Paul (with ... «Salon, Jul 15»

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