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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

Aitana Aitana is of Basque origin and it is traditi...
Origin:Spanish place-name
2177
Naiara The name Naiara is of Spanish origin and the...
Origin:Basque place name
4429
Romane

Meaning: a Roman

Origin:French
4554
Majken The name Majken is of Scandinavian origin an...
Origin:Scandinavian version of Marie or Mary
4941
Benthe

Meaning: blessed

Origin:Dutch short form of Benedicta, Latin
9318
Sylvia

Meaning: from the forest

Origin:Latin
276
Samira

Meaning: companion in evening conversation

Origin:Arabic
1292
Regina

Meaning: queen

Origin:Latin
1304
Oakley

Meaning: oak clearing

Origin:English
1375
Saylor The meaning of Saylor is ‘sailor’ or ‘boat m...
Origin:Surname-name or spelling variation of Sailor
1376
Blaire The meaning of Blaire is ‘a meadow’, ‘a fiel...
Origin:Spelling variation of Blair
1486
Ayleen Ayleen is a gender-neutral name of multiple ...
Origin:Variation of Aileen or Ayla
11443
Alicia

Meaning: noble

Origin:Spanish variation of Alice
391
Marnie

Meaning: of the sea

Origin:English
406
Vienna Vienna is a name with Latin origins, usually...
Origin:Place-name: the capital of Austria
470
Alyssa

Meaning: noble

Origin:English variation of Alicia
494
Milana

Meaning: from Milan

Origin:Italian
2185
Noelia The name Noelia is of Spanish origin and the...
Origin:Spanish, feminine variation of Noel
2524
Mireya

Meaning: admired

Origin:Spanish from Latin
2617
Louisa

Meaning: renowned warrior

Origin:Latinate feminine variation of Louis
283