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Is middle name optional?

There are no regulations governing middle names. Some people have no middle name, only a first and last name. Other people may have two or more middle names. Parents can choose their children's names according to their preferences.



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Nope. The decision to give your child a middle name is yours alone. While many parents in the United States do give their baby a middle name, it's not a requirement. Some BabyCenter parents have said no to a middle name based on family naming traditions.

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Nope. The decision to give your child a middle name is yours alone. While many parents in the United States do give their baby a middle name, it's not a requirement. Some BabyCenter parents have said no to a middle name based on family naming traditions.

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