middle names

noun

plural of middle name
as in family names

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  1. family names
  2. maiden names
  3. first names
  4. given names
Noun
  • Commercial viticulture first developed here in the 1970s, led by family names such as Husch, Navarro and Scharffenberger; Husch planted the valley's first Pinot Noir in 1971.
    — Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
  • The estate has a long, storied history under many family names, but in 1575, the Essenault family rechristened it by contracting their family name to Issan.
    — Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 17 June 2026
Definition of family names
Noun
  • For some families, maiden names or other significant surnames are carried on as first names.
    — Lisa Milbrand, Parents, 1 Apr. 2026
  • In a step that rights activists call an attempt to block a dual-surname system, Takaichi is calling for a law to allow the greater use of maiden names as aliases instead.
    — Mari Yamaguchi, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
Definition of maiden names
Noun
  • One of the first names that attracted her interest was that of Lois Tritton, who, at 95, stood out for being the oldest person buried at the cemetery.
    — John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 20 July 2026
  • Using their first names over royal titles is another example of how Prince William and Princess Kate have striven to ensure that their children have as normal an upbringing as possible despite their future royal roles.
    — Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026
Definition of first names
Noun
  • Many have since been microchipped and given names.
    — Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 June 2026
  • The seven kittens were given names meant to honor where they were born.
    — Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
Definition of given names
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