The name of the first living organism to be cloned is "Dolly the sheep." Cloned in 1996 by scientists at the Roslin Institute in Scotland, Dolly was created using a technique called somatic cell nuclear transfer (SCNT). This groundbreaking achievement marked a significant advancement in genetics and biotechnology, demonstrating that it was possible to create a genetic copy of an adult organism. Dolly's birth raised ethical questions and sparked debate over cloning practices, but it also paved the way for further research into cloning, stem cell therapy, and reproductive technologies.