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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Baby Oliver shares the unique middle name of Cooke with his dad.
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Sarah Scott, Parents, 25 Sep. 2025
However, the moniker is actually the singer's middle name.
—Jodi Guglielmi, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
Her baby’s middle name seems like an ode to him.
—Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Notably, Laura and Blair share the same middle name.
—Ariana Quihuiz, People.com, 14 Sep. 2025
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Sarah Scott, Parents, 25 Sep. 2025
However, the moniker is actually the singer's middle name.
—Jodi Guglielmi, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
Her baby’s middle name seems like an ode to him.
—Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Notably, Laura and Blair share the same middle name.
—Ariana Quihuiz, People.com, 14 Sep. 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 30 Sep. 2025.
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