Why do some parents call their kids by their middle names?
The best explanation seems to stem from Southerners’ penchant for keeping a name going down the line, especially for males. You end up with John Smith Jr., III, and IV in one family, and calling a child by his middle name is an easy way to distinguish between him and his father.
Why do parents use middle names?
“Names in the middle position are great places to ‘personalize’ a child’s name, by giving a name that represents a person or idea important to parents.” According to Suzanne, many parents also use middle names as an way to honor an inspirational person, like a friend, teacher or religious leader.
Is it weird to name your child your middle name?
Nope. It’s really up to you. In responding to our survey, 9 in 10 parents said they gave their baby a middle name – but there’s no downside to going without. Some parents say no to the middle moniker based on family tradition: “I have a double first name and no middle, and my daughter will have the same,” says one mom.
Is it OK to be called by your middle name?
It is perfectly legal to use your middle name or even variations of your name, as long as you are not attempting to defraud anyone.
Why do my parents call me by my middle name?
Sometimes it’s what the kid prefers. Sometimes it’s what the parents prefer. Another reason is if the extended family has a cultural reason for the child to be named a specific name, but but the parents aren’t keen on it, they’ll give the child the middle name that they really wanted for the child.
What are the most common girl middle names?
Most popular middle names for girls
- Louise.
- Rose.
- Grace.
- Jane and Elizabeth (joint)
- Anne/Ann.
- May/Mae.
- Mary.
- Amy and Catherine (joint)
Do people call each other by their middle names?
In American culture, middle names are rarely used in everyday life. If you address someone by their middle name, you are using the wrong name. Some people choose to use their middle names instead. It is correct to address those people that way.
Why do Irish people go by their middle names?
Middle names are often chosen to honour a family member (e.g. a grandparent) or someone who is seen as an inspiration to the parents. Many Irish surnames are patronymic, using the prefixes ‘Mac’ or ‘Mc’ meaning “son of” and ‘O’ meaning “grandson of” (e.g. MACDONALD, MCCARTHY, O’NEILL, O’CONNOR).