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
And Phoenix, his middle name is Barron, which is my grandfather's name.
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Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 23 Apr. 2024
Jean asked to go by her middle name out of respect for her sister-in-law’s privacy and legacy.
—Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Mar. 2024
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Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 23 Apr. 2024
Jean asked to go by her middle name out of respect for her sister-in-law’s privacy and legacy.
—Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Mar. 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 3 May. 2024.
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