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.”
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Advertisement Oh, and the latest one’s middle name is Tommy to honor his godfather, Tommy Lasorda.
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Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024
During an October 2024 appearance on Live with Kelly and Mark, David revealed that her first name came from a song he and his wife love, but her middle name is inspired by a special interaction with Pope Francis.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024
Her middle name, Laverne, was chosen in honor of two great-grandmothers — one on either side of the family.
—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 24 Sep. 2024
Plus, the icing on the baby cake is the middle name of Blues, which is the opposite of the assumed Plum since plum purple was Justin’s signature color as a teen.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2024
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Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024
During an October 2024 appearance on Live with Kelly and Mark, David revealed that her first name came from a song he and his wife love, but her middle name is inspired by a special interaction with Pope Francis.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024
Her middle name, Laverne, was chosen in honor of two great-grandmothers — one on either side of the family.
—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 24 Sep. 2024
Plus, the icing on the baby cake is the middle name of Blues, which is the opposite of the assumed Plum since plum purple was Justin’s signature color as a teen.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2024
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“Middle name.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/middle%20name. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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