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Recent Examples of middle name
Their $20 million Riva 130 Bellissima yacht, Seven—named for David’s squad number, which is also daughter Harper’s middle name—is a floating retreat, not only for the two of them but also for their four kids, Brooklyn, Romeo, Cruz, and Harper.
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 20 June 2025
This strong name works well with a variety of middle names for a great balanced sound.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 17 June 2025
Unity Mitford—conceived in the town of Swastika, Canada, with the middle name of Valkyrie—seemed destined to be a Nazi from birth, and eventually shot herself in the head after Britain declared war on her beloved Führer.
—George Pendle, Air Mail, 21 June 2025
In 1836 Dickens married Catherine Hogarth, and when their first child was born in January of the following year he was given the middle name Boz.
—Kirsty McHugh, Literary Hub, 20 June 2025
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 20 June 2025
This strong name works well with a variety of middle names for a great balanced sound.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 17 June 2025
Unity Mitford—conceived in the town of Swastika, Canada, with the middle name of Valkyrie—seemed destined to be a Nazi from birth, and eventually shot herself in the head after Britain declared war on her beloved Führer.
—George Pendle, Air Mail, 21 June 2025
In 1836 Dickens married Catherine Hogarth, and when their first child was born in January of the following year he was given the middle name Boz.
—Kirsty McHugh, Literary Hub, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for middle name
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Mel’s last name, Brooks, is an adaptation of his mother’s maiden name, Brookman.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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In April 2022, one of Musk's twins petitioned the court to legally change her name to Vivian Jenna Wilson (the maiden name of her mother, Justine Wilson) and to recognize her gender as female.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
13 Feb. 2025
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The family name was Zhou (or Chou), which, in Chinese culture, comes first, as in the name of the late Premier Zhou Enlai.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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The family name, Vajra, is an ancient way of spelling the family’s surname, Vaira.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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Foster carers like Tate and Katie, who only gave their first names, play an essential role in supporting animals in need.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 July 2025
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Some signed with only their first name or initials, while others signed anonymously.—
Rachel Wegner,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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The new pope’s name, as well as his baptismal names, will be translated into Latin in the announcement but his former surname will remain in his native language.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
4 May 2025
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Born with his baptismal name of Robert Francis Prevost, his papal name is more of a traditional choice — and one with a storied history.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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Well, the elegance of my nomenclature is up for debate.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Mercury News,
28 June 2025
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Patrons—the official Masters nomenclature for spectators—have long jetted into Augusta for golf’s ritzy Spring major, with a sizeable contingent of affluent fans flying private.—
Mike Dojc,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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“Middle name.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/middle%20name. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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