What is Harry Potter's middle name?

The story behind the answer

The correct answer is James. Harry’s full name is Harry James Potter, with “James” honoring his father, James Potter, who was a heroic Auror and member of the original Order of the Phoenix. This fits a common wizarding tradition of passing down family names to honor relatives.

Memory tip: Think “HJP”—Harry (son) + James (father) + Potter (family). It also mirrors how Harry later names his own son James Sirius, blending his father’s and godfather’s names. Remembering the father–son link makes “James” the natural middle name for the Boy Who Lived.