middle name

noun

1. the part of a person's name occurring between the first and family names, as a second given name or a maternal surname.

middle name

noun

1. a name between a person's first name and surname
2. a characteristic quality for which a person is known

   caution is my middle name

Word History and Origins

Origin of middle name¹

An Americanism dating back to 1825–35

Example Sentences

At the recent Conservative conference, Jenrick revealed he had given one of them the middle name Thatcher, in tribute to the late former PM.

From BBC

All the cast and crew names are credited with the middle name “Bud,” one of the show’s great absurdist gags.

From Salon

It's true that they did take pretty personal shots at him, but the use of Mr Obama's middle name has long been used to stoke racial animosity towards him.

From BBC

“She’s both Black and Indian American,” said Shah, a healthcare consultant, pointing to multiple markers of Harris’ Indian heritage, starting with her middle name, Devi — Sanskrit for goddess.

From Los Angeles Times

“Without us, Disney would be like anywhere else,” says Morgan, who lived in motels around Disneyland for four years with his children and wanted to be identified by his middle name only.

From BBC