What is the term for the middle name, derived from the father's given name with a suffix, that appears in formal personal address alongside the first name and surname?

• A Patronymic ✓
• B Matronymic
• C Diminutive
• D Surname particle

A patronymic (отчество) is formed by adding -ovich/-evich for men or -ovna/-evna for women; using both the first name and patronymic is the standard respectful form of address.