Middle names

Originally Posted by Mr Bluesman

My middle name, James, has never bothered me. I've never seen the point in having a middle name. Don't know where it came from, I've not inherited it from anyone.

I have the same first name, William, as my grandad (and uncle's middle name) from my mum's side. I don't think it was inherited as such because it's been shortened to Will by a lot of family and friends.