When is Middle Name Pride Day? This holiday is always celebrated on March 10
Today is Middle Name Pride Day, a March 10 holiday This day honors the seldom-used middle name that often sets you apart from others. our parents selected it with care, so you should be proud of it. Some people like it so much, that as adults they use their second name as their official name. A great example of this is F. Scott Fitzgerald.
Here are two big reasons to be proud of your middle name:
First, there are plenty of John Smiths and Mary Jones. It’s the second name your parents gave you that makes your name unique.
Second, your parents often selected your middle name to honor a good friend or relative. That person is likely a role model for you as you grow up. He or she may possess certain quality traits and characteristics that hope you to inherit.
Do you know why you were given your middle name? If not, today is the day to find out. If it was in honor of someone, find out a little more about that person.
Thought for the Day: The sole purpose of a child’s middle name is so he can tell when he is really in trouble.
How to Celebrate Middle Name Pride Day
It is very easy to enjoy this holiday:
Use your middle name with pride.
As new parents be extremely thorough in researching your new child’s name, both first and last name.
If you are not overly excited with your first name, use your middle one or a nickname.
Use today as a day of discovery. Ask people what their middle name is.
Today's Quote
“Experience is the name we give our mistakes.” – – Oscar Wilde
History and Origin of Middle Name Pride Day
Our research did not find the creator or the origin of this day.
It is sometimes referred to as National Middle Name Pride Day. We found no documentation in congressional records to confirm that this is truly a national day. Nor, did we find a presidential proclamation.
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