middelnaam
Dutch
Etymology
A calque of English middle name.
Noun
middelnaam m (plural middelnamen, diminutive middelnaampje n)
- (informal, calque) middle name
- (figuratively) a trait, activity, or action closely associated with a person.
- Think twice about playing for cash because "Poker" is her middle name.
Usage notes
Only commonly used by Dutch speakers in conversation with non-native speakers by referencing an English term. Native tweede naam is more common generally.