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- [furst neym]
- /fɜrst neɪm/
- /fɜːst neɪm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [furst neym]
- /fɜrst neɪm/
Definitions of first-name word
- adjective first-name of or relating to one's first, or given, name; familiar; intimate: They were on a first-name basis soon after meeting. 1
- verb with object first-name to address (someone) by his or her first name, especially as a sign of informality or familiarity: The boss doesn't like the employees to first-name her. 1
- noun first-name given name. 1
- adjective first-name attributive form of first name, noun. 0
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Origin of first-name
First appearance:
before 1200 One of the 9% oldest English words
Middle English word dating back to 1200-50
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for First-name
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
first-name popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
Synonyms for first-name
noun first-name
- given name — the name given to one, as distinguished from an inherited family name; first name; Christian name: His given name is John.
- baptismal name — Christian name (def 1).
- christian name — Some people refer to their first names as their Christian names.
- forename — a name that precedes the family name or surname; first name.
Antonyms for first-name
See also
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