middle name

Summary

middle name is a name particle^[1]. It has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[2]

Key Facts

• middle name's instance of is recorded as name particle^[3].
• middle name is a type of personal name^[4].
• middle name is a type of given name^[5].
• middle name is part of full name^[6].
• middle name comprises middle name used as primary given name^[7].
• middle name's partially coincident with is recorded as given name^[8].
• middle name's partially coincident with is recorded as first family name^[9].
• middle name's partially coincident with is recorded as family name^[10].
• middle name's partially coincident with is recorded as surname^[11].
• middle name's partially coincident with is recorded as other name^[12].
• middle name's partially coincident with is recorded as Scandinavian middle family name^[13].

Body

Definition and Type

middle name's instance of is recorded as name particle^[3]. Recorded subclass of include personal name^[4] and given name^[5].

Use and Application

middle name comprises it used as primary given name^[7]. It is part of full name^[6].

Why It Matters

middle name has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[2] It is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[14]