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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As for her middle name, Renée is also Chyna’s given middle name.
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Katie Mannion, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024
Eilish is set to perform at Heritage Bank Center on Friday evening, with the show starting at 7 p.m.
Billie Eilish has a unique middle name
Billie's full name is actually Billie Eilish Pirate Baird O'Connell.
—Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 6 Nov. 2024
Here are some of our favorite middle names for boys.
—Sherri Gordon, Clc, Parents, 16 Oct. 2024
The two suggested a middle name that would pay homage to the influence Louise’s birth would have for generations to come.
—Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 23 Nov. 2024
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Katie Mannion, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024
Eilish is set to perform at Heritage Bank Center on Friday evening, with the show starting at 7 p.m.
Billie Eilish has a unique middle name
Billie's full name is actually Billie Eilish Pirate Baird O'Connell.
—Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 6 Nov. 2024
Here are some of our favorite middle names for boys.
—Sherri Gordon, Clc, Parents, 16 Oct. 2024
The two suggested a middle name that would pay homage to the influence Louise’s birth would have for generations to come.
—Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 23 Nov. 2024
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“Middle name.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/middle%20name. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.
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