first-name
What friends use
A first name is the personal name that comes before a family name in Western naming conventions: Her first name is Sarah.
Also called a given name or Christian name.
As a verb, to first-name someone is to address them by this name rather than a title and surname, implying familiarity or informality: Don't first-name me—we're not friends.
On a first-name basis describes a relationship casual enough for given names.
Relaxed, not official
- casualRelaxed and informal
- friendlyShowing kindness, warmth
- familiarKnown from experience
- intimateClosely personal or private
rapport · approachable · collegial · peer · buddy · pal · relaxed · warmth
Given name at birth
- monikerInformal designation for someone
- appellationName or title given
- identifierLabel for recognition
- labelIdentifying attachment or marker
designation · handle · introduction · self · signature · badge · title
Following strict protocol
- MrMale honorific prefix
- MsFemale title, unmarried or married
- DrPhysician's title, abbreviated
- titleFormal honorific or name
surname · LinkedIn · colleague · workplace · hierarchy · respect · boundary · etiquette
Inherited cultural legacy
- traditionCustom passed through generations
- meaningWhat something signifies
- originStarting point or source
- ancestralOf one's forebears
blessing · auspicious · Sanskrit · Arabic · Hebrew · African · Celtic · biblical
Currently gaining widespread attention
- chartData shown visually
- rankingOrdered position assignment
- fashionableCurrently in style
- classicOf lasting excellence
timeless · vintage · unique · rare · common · overused · distinctive · memorable
informal
Relaxed, not official
intimate · rapport · approachable · collegial · peer · buddy · pal · relaxed · warmth · connection
forename
Given name at birth
- monikerInformal designation for someone
- appellationName or title given
- identifierLabel for recognition
label · designation · handle · introduction · self · signature · badge · title
formal
Following strict protocol
title · surname · LinkedIn · colleague · workplace · hierarchy · respect · boundary · etiquette · introduction
heritage
Inherited cultural legacy
- traditionCustom passed through generations
- meaningWhat something signifies
- originStarting point or source
ancestral · blessing · auspicious · Sanskrit · Arabic · Hebrew · African · Celtic · biblical · patronymic
trending
Currently gaining widespread attention
- chartData shown visually
- rankingOrdered position assignment
- fashionableCurrently in style
classic · timeless · vintage · unique · rare · common · overused · distinctive · memorable · standout
registration
Formal recording of participation
- passportGovernment-issued travel credential
- identificationEstablishing who someone is
- officialAuthority-sanctioned person or status
documents · records · amendment · change · alias · aka · maiden · married · hyphenated
first-namelast name
Hereditary family identifier
surname · family name · second name · middle name · patronymic
first-namesurname
Hereditary family identifier
family name · last name · title · formal address · honorific
first, name, firsts, names, named, naming, nameless, namely, namesake