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"First name" in German: Vorname
der Vorname
First name in German is der Vorname. Say Mein Vorname ist… or Wie ist dein Vorname? On forms, Vorname sits next to Nachname (last name).
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How to pronounce Vorname
Say it
FOHR-nah-muh
/ˈfoːɐ̯ˌnaːmə/
FOHR-nah-muh. Soft o as oh. Soft final e.
"First name" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| der Vorname | first name / given name Main noun — use the whole word. | Main noun — use the whole word. |
| Mein Vorname ist… | My first name is… Introductions and forms. | Introductions and forms. |
| Wie ist dein Vorname? | What's your first name? Asking politely. | Asking politely. |
| der Nachname | last name Pair field on forms. | Pair field on forms. |
How to use Vorname in real life
- 1Registration
Schreib bitte deinen Vornamen hierhin.
Please write your first name here.
Deinen Vornamen (accusative of Vorname).
- 2Meeting
Mein Vorname ist Nora, nicht Laura.
My first name is Nora, not Laura.
Mein Vorname ist…
- 3Hotel desk
Unter welchem Vornamen soll ich Sie einchecken?
Under which first name should I check you in?
Vornamen keeps the headword stem.
Mistakes English speakers make with Vorname
Incorrect: Mein First Name ist…
Correct: Mein Vorname ist…
Use Vorname, not English first name.
Incorrect: die Vorname
Correct: der Vorname
Vorname is masculine: der.
Good to know
Forms always separate Vorname and Nachname. Using someone's Vorname early can feel familiar—follow their lead. Official IDs list Vornamen; some people have several.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Helping at a clinic check-in screen
ChatPal
Steht dein Vorname schon richtig auf dem Screen?
Is your first name already correct on the screen?
You
Nein, mein Vorname fehlt noch.
No, my first name is still missing.
ChatPal
Tippe ihn unter Vorname ein.
Type it under first name.
You
Fertig. Jetzt stimmt der Vorname.
Done. Now the first name is right.
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FAQ
Common questions about "First name" in German
How do you say first name?
Der Vorname.
My first name is…?
Mein Vorname ist…
Last name?
Der Nachname.
Gender?
Masculine: der Vorname.
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