National Middle Name Pride Day is celebrated on the first Friday of the first full week in March, with this year's observance occurring on March 6. The day encourages individuals to take pride in their middle names, which often hold personal significance and may commemorate family members or friends. It serves as an opportunity for people to inquire about the origins and meanings of their middle names from their parents or grandparents, fostering a deeper understanding of their identity and family history. The holiday highlights the diverse traditions surrounding middle names across different cultures, such as reflecting a mother's maiden name or honoring a relative. Participants are encouraged to share their middle names with at least three people as part of the celebration. National Middle Name Pride Day was established in 1997 by American onomatologist Jerry Hill.