middle names
- Scope note
- In the context of personal names, particularly in western culture, names that are positioned between a first name and a last name, possibly comprising an additional familiar name or a maternal family name. In other traditions, such as Islamic tradition, the middle name may be the primary personal name (analogous to the first name in western tradition) or another sort of name.
- Date of creation: 29-Apr-2024
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024 
