Middle names

[NickFitz]

No middle name here either, nor any in my immediate family or any blood relatives, extending as far as every cousin I know, no matter how many times removed.

My parents argued that there was no need for middle names, as our names were long enough already and middle names would just waste time when writing them out.

In the earliest days of t'Internet (when they were still integrating JANET with it) I worked at an academic institute (part of a university) whose email addresses were predicated on the basis of a standard abbreviation for the institute plus three initials. It was suggested that, as I didn't have a middle initial, I should allow them to put an "x" there. I chose "u" instead, on the grounds that I couldn't immediately think of any men's names beginning with "u" but "x" suggested "Xavier" and I didn't want people thinking I was a Jesuit

[NotAllThere]

...I chose "u" instead, on the grounds that I couldn't immediately think of any men's names beginning with "u" but "x" suggested "Xavier" and I didn't want people finding out I was a Jesuit

FTFY

I've two middle names, because my sisters got to choose and couldn't agree on one. It causes problems on some forms that only allow for one middle name. Or, as I have a long surname, the name field isn't long enough.

My mother on the other hand has no middle name.

[Jubber]

I use my middle name and have all of my life. I've never been called by my first name and it's a standard name too. My folks just called me by my middle name and that was that. I've met quite a few others like this too.

It can cause confusion. Especially at gigs where they want to check your background etc. You introduce yourself as YZ and when I've produced my passport etc as XYZ they sometimes scratch their heads. I've had email set up in my first name at these type of gigs and have to get it changed as no one knows the mysterious dude XZ ..... just the weirdo YZ.

[OwlHoot]

My parents argued that there was no need for middle names, as our names were long enough already and middle names would just waste time when writing them out.

With your surname, they could have chosen a nice impressive middle name from the Hastings Battle Rolls

[MarillionFan]

Actually the kids have two, if you include the non official double barrelling of their surname by the wife. Her sister has done the same. Both Scottish

[Ruprect]

If you're Catholic and get confirmed you can assume a new middle name on confirmation. I think it's usually supposed to be after a saint that means a lot to you etc. My cousin chose "Rene"

I didn't get confirmed, generally because religion is bollocks and the catholic church is an abhorrent, hypocritical institution that harbours paedophiles and promotes division and hatred. But that's just an aside...

[MarillionFan]

If you're Catholic and get confirmed you can assume a new middle name on confirmation. I think it's usually supposed to be after a saint that means a lot to you etc. My cousin chose "Rene"

I didn't get confirmed, generally because religion is bollocks and the catholic church is an abhorrent, hypocritical institution that harbours paedophiles and promotes division and hatred. But that's just an aside...

Glad to see you haven't formed any particular view on it.

[Ruprect]

Glad to see you haven't formed any particular view on it.

Morning! Happy Sunday

[Pogle]

]If you're Catholic and get confirmed you can assume a new middle name on confirmation. [/B]I think it's usually supposed to be after a saint that means a lot to you etc. My cousin chose "Rene"

I didn't get confirmed, generally because religion is bollocks and the catholic church is an abhorrent, hypocritical institution that harbours paedophiles and promotes division and hatred. But that's just an aside...

Oh I forgot about that, so I have 3 middle names
My daughter chose Ambrose for her conformation name

[Ruprect]

Oh I forgot about that, so I have 3 middle names
My daughter chose Ambrose for her conformation name

Freudian slip? ;-)