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
He was more commonly known, however, by his middle name, Herman.
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Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 31 Oct. 2024
His middle name is a homage to the Atlanta Braves’ former field where Freddie played for the majority of his career.
—Emily Blackwood, People.com, 26 Oct. 2024
Malia created her film The Heart under the name Malia Ann (Ann is her middle name).
—Becca Longmire, Peoplemag, 8 Sep. 2024
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.
—Nico Tortorella & Bethany C. Meyers, People.com, 18 Oct. 2024
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Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 31 Oct. 2024
His middle name is a homage to the Atlanta Braves’ former field where Freddie played for the majority of his career.
—Emily Blackwood, People.com, 26 Oct. 2024
Malia created her film The Heart under the name Malia Ann (Ann is her middle name).
—Becca Longmire, Peoplemag, 8 Sep. 2024
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.
—Nico Tortorella & Bethany C. Meyers, People.com, 18 Oct. 2024
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 19 Nov. 2024.
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