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Middle Names for Baby Girls and Boys

Middle names have become standard for babies, with one middle name the convention in the US though two middle names are becoming more usual following the example of the British royals and upper class. You might look to your baby's middle name as the place to use a unique name that feels too adventurous for first place, or a name that carries personal or family meaning. Middle names can be a way to honor extra family members or heroes, and a middle name can also be an adjunct surname.

Along with Elizabeth and Henry, middle names currently in the US Top 1000 for first names include Arden, Belle, Bowie, Claire, Jude, Nash, Orion, and River. Currently, popular middle names include Grace, James, Louise, and William.

While we include shorter lists of unique middle names and one-syllable middle names and middle names with meaning, this is our master list of possible middle names for babies -- though in reality the list is limited only by your imagination.

Middle Names

Ysabel The meaning of Ysabel is 'devoted to God'. I...
Origin:Spanish variation of Isabel
2858
Abella Abella is a unique name with multiple origin...
Origin:French, meaning 'breath'
4444
Ishbel The name Ishbel has Spanish and Scottish ori...
Origin:Spanish
4861
Anabel

Meaning: loving

Origin:Spanish variation of Annabelle, combination of Anna and Belle or variation of Amabel
5659
Abelle The meaning of Abelle is 'sigh' or 'breath',...
Origin:Hebrew
9017
Bethan The name Bethan is of Welsh origins and it i...
Origin:Welsh, diminutive of Elizabeth
4022
Agatha

Meaning: good woman

Origin:Greek
419
Aubrey

Meaning: elf ruler

Origin:English from French version of German Alberic
447
Ariana

Meaning: most holy

Origin:Italian variation of Ariadne, Greek
626
Aloisa

Meaning: renowned warrior

Origin:German variation of Louisa
2307
Acadia

Meaning: idyllic place

Origin:Greek
2373
Undine

Meaning: little wave

Origin:Latin
2637
Amoris

Meaning: love

Origin:Latin
5056
Amedea

Meaning: lover of God

Origin:Italian
7870
Alcott

Meaning: dweller at the old cottage

Origin:English
12989
Mariah

Meaning: the Lord is my teacher; or drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved

Origin:Hebrew
510
Jeanne

Meaning: God is gracious

Origin:French variation of Jean
3099
Shauna

Meaning: God is gracious

Origin:Hebrew
3275
Osanna

Meaning: praise the Lord

Origin:Latin
6138
Anisha

Meaning: lord

Origin:Sanskrit
7175