medelnamn
Medelnamn is a Swedish term that translates to "middle name." In Sweden, it is not traditional to have a middle name in the same way as in many English-speaking countries. Historically, Swedish naming customs focused on the given name and the surname, which was often patronymic (derived from the father's first name).
However, since the mid-20th century, it has become more common for Swedes to adopt middle names. This
Swedish law regarding names has evolved to accommodate this. While historically more restrictive, current regulations allow