Why Do We Have Middle Names?

Turns out middle names have an interesting origin and historical purpose! #middlenames #thewhy #newsy
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[@PrimaCafranca]

what is middle name of alfonso Montefalcon

[@YourAashique]

What is "Sr." and "Jr." in name?

[@phish_1]

In Republic of Philippines all of the biological siblings have the same middle names legally

[@TigreRG]

The Philipines before the American occupation followed the Spanish tradition of two family names (father's family name + mother's family name). The Americans changed that making the mother's family name into a middle name (mother's family name "middle name" + father's family name "last name").

[@donotneed2250]

Neither one of my parents had middle names but my sister and I do whereas our brother, who was named after our father, does not. I don't even use mine and the only few who know what it is are closely related to me. I just use the initial and some people get ticked off when they ask me what it stands for.
THEM: "What does your middle initial stand for?"
ME: "The first letter of my middle name now stop asking."

[@ThebiguniverseHDQ513]

I have 2 middle names

[@ChosenOne6666]

The reason why people have two last name is so you don't marry your blood cousin.

[@yolobrosuff4011]

Just the beginning , if they take any programs out of play with no solution , Domino Effect .

[@majorlazor5058]

Audio is awful.