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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The middle name Jo, meanwhile, was added by zoo workers to honor Jomo, the foster father of Gladys.
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Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025
The Smiths are known for tapping into Daddy’s name for unique inspiration by choosing two words for the first and middle names of their babies, and this angel is no exception.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 14 Oct. 2025
Hailie Jade honored her father by lending Em’s first name, Marshall, to her baby boy’s middle name.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2025
The two quickly connected, both romantically and creatively, forming the band Alexander Jean in 2015—a fusion of their middle names.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
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Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025
The Smiths are known for tapping into Daddy’s name for unique inspiration by choosing two words for the first and middle names of their babies, and this angel is no exception.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 14 Oct. 2025
Hailie Jade honored her father by lending Em’s first name, Marshall, to her baby boy’s middle name.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2025
The two quickly connected, both romantically and creatively, forming the band Alexander Jean in 2015—a fusion of their middle names.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 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 20 Oct. 2025.
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