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 couple welcomed their first child, Mak, together in 2021, naming him after Jace whose middle name was Mackenzie.
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Haley Van Horn, Peoplemag, 15 Sep. 2024
If a cowboy name doesn’t feel right as a first name, consider using it as a middle name instead.
—Sherri Gordon, Clc, Parents, 15 Sep. 2024
The duo has previously worked together on a series of T-shirts for Bieber’s namesake label, a nod to his middle name, Drew.
—Ty Gaskins, WWD, 10 Sep. 2024
His middle name, Armistead, is a sweet nod to author Maupin, who wrote the Tales of the City book series that was adapted into Linney's first starring TV role in the 1990s.
—Avalon Hester, Peoplemag, 2 Sep. 2024
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Haley Van Horn, Peoplemag, 15 Sep. 2024
If a cowboy name doesn’t feel right as a first name, consider using it as a middle name instead.
—Sherri Gordon, Clc, Parents, 15 Sep. 2024
The duo has previously worked together on a series of T-shirts for Bieber’s namesake label, a nod to his middle name, Drew.
—Ty Gaskins, WWD, 10 Sep. 2024
His middle name, Armistead, is a sweet nod to author Maupin, who wrote the Tales of the City book series that was adapted into Linney's first starring TV role in the 1990s.
—Avalon Hester, Peoplemag, 2 Sep. 2024
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“Middle name.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/middle%20name. Accessed 22 Sep. 2024.
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