middle name
noun
1
: a name between one's first name and surname
2
: a term that is particularly apt to denote a person's qualities or affinities
patience is her middle name
Examples of middle name in a Sentence
President John F. Kennedy's middle name was “Fitzgerald.”
Recent Examples on the Web
The middle name, Pearl, is a nod to my dad’s middle name, Earl, and to a stone that has meant a lot to us throughout our journey to conceive.
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Nico Tortorella & Bethany C. Meyers, People.com, 18 Oct. 2024
Here are some good middle names for boys that are somewhat traditional in nature.
—Sherri Gordon, Clc, Parents, 16 Oct. 2024
Her middle name, Winner, is more than fitting—her journey is a true reflection of resilience and the extraordinary impact of never giving up.
—Yusra Mardini, TIME, 2 Oct. 2024
Their daughter’s middle name is Rae from her mother’s side of the family and their son has his father’s name, Daniel.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 28 Sep. 2024
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Nico Tortorella & Bethany C. Meyers, People.com, 18 Oct. 2024
Here are some good middle names for boys that are somewhat traditional in nature.
—Sherri Gordon, Clc, Parents, 16 Oct. 2024
Her middle name, Winner, is more than fitting—her journey is a true reflection of resilience and the extraordinary impact of never giving up.
—Yusra Mardini, TIME, 2 Oct. 2024
Their daughter’s middle name is Rae from her mother’s side of the family and their son has his father’s name, Daniel.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 28 Sep. 2024
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“Middle name.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/middle%20name. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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