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 brand, which is a nod to his middle name, launched in January 2019 with an array of T-shirts, sweatshirts and shorts, along with a collection of beige corduroy pieces, emblazoned with the Drew logo and a smiley face.
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Catherine Santino, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025
The baby’s middle name is a nod to his famous rapper grandpa, born Marshall Mathers, 52.
—Brian McCollum, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
Marshall Mathers is Eminem’s real name, so Elliot will carry his grandfather’s legacy through his middle name.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 4 Apr. 2025
And if procrastination is your middle name, an extension could backfire, giving you more time to avoid the inevitable.
—Ashley Case, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
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Catherine Santino, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025
The baby’s middle name is a nod to his famous rapper grandpa, born Marshall Mathers, 52.
—Brian McCollum, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
Marshall Mathers is Eminem’s real name, so Elliot will carry his grandfather’s legacy through his middle name.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 4 Apr. 2025
And if procrastination is your middle name, an extension could backfire, giving you more time to avoid the inevitable.
—Ashley Case, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for middle name
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“Middle name.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/middle%20name. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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