Week 8- Explaining Science.. Sort of.. Why Do We Have Middle Names!?

Well I understand that we have names because that's what you get called, that's how people get your attention, and life revolves around your name and who you are. If there are two people with the same name, that is when the last name comes into play. But to me, having a middle name is just completely pointless. I think that some grouchy old lady decided that she wanted two names because she wanted to be unique, so she went to court and got it legalized. Then everybody wanted to be like her. That's the reason we all have middle names.