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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

Sir According to its English origin, the meaning...
Origin:English word name
2642
Solo

Meaning: unaccompanied

Origin:English word name
2643
Solo

Meaning: unaccompanied

Origin:English word name
14236
Cub The meaning of Cub is 'young person or anima...
Origin:English word name
3174
Audio Audio might be an unusual name for a child, ...
Origin:Word name
5490
Epic Both girls and boys can be given the name Ep...
Origin:English word name
10536
Ax The name Ax originated in Scandinavia. It is...
Origin:Word name or short form of Axel
1996
Doc A name of American origin, Doc is chosen by ...
Origin:English word name
2563
Win Win is a gender-neutral name of Burmese orig...
Origin:Diminutive of Winifred or Winslet
5572
Win Win is a gender-neutral name of Burmese orig...
Origin:Diminutive of Winslow, Winthrop, or Winston
2913
Cannon Originating from England, the meaning of Can...
Origin:Word name
1100
Cannon Originating from England, the meaning of Can...
Origin:Word name
1100
Zenith

Meaning: the point in the sky or celestial sphere directly above an observer

Origin:English
1121
Hurricane

Meaning: hurricane

Origin:Spanish from Native American word name
3856
Fiero

Meaning: proud

Origin:Italian word name
2434
Odysseus

Meaning: wrathful

Origin:Greek mythology name
1529
Francis

Meaning: Frenchman or free man

Origin:Latin
240
Bryn

Meaning: hill

Origin:Welsh
1282
Ridge

Meaning: an elevated body part or structure

Origin:English word name
1005
Jet The name Jet has many different meanings. It...
Origin:Mineral and word name
1250