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 line was a nod to the singer’s middle name and featured an array of T-shirts, sweatshirts and shorts, along with a collection of beige corduroy pieces, emblazoned with the Drew logo and a smiley face.
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Angel Saunders, People.com, 7 June 2025
Now going by Malia Ann, the former First Daughter has adopted her middle name for her professional pursuits in Hollywood.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 6 June 2025
The lie revealed a flair for self-mythologizing already evident in his choice of a stage name: Born William Jeffreys, the singer chose to use his middle name, Garland, to sound more exotic.
—Jim Farber, Rolling Stone, 5 June 2025
Bieber’s brand – from her middle name – also carries celebrity clout.
—Kevin Williams, Quartz, 29 May 2025
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Angel Saunders, People.com, 7 June 2025
Now going by Malia Ann, the former First Daughter has adopted her middle name for her professional pursuits in Hollywood.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 6 June 2025
The lie revealed a flair for self-mythologizing already evident in his choice of a stage name: Born William Jeffreys, the singer chose to use his middle name, Garland, to sound more exotic.
—Jim Farber, Rolling Stone, 5 June 2025
Bieber’s brand – from her middle name – also carries celebrity clout.
—Kevin Williams, Quartz, 29 May 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 Jun. 2025.
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