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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

Dash The meaning of Dash is 'dashing' or 'handsom...
Origin:Diminutive of Dashiell, meaning unknown
1219
Mckinley

Meaning: son of the fair hero

Origin:Scottish
7237
Blaise

Meaning: one who stutters

Origin:Latin
3977
Blaise

Meaning: to lisp, stammer

Origin:French
457
Claude

Meaning: lame; enclosure

Origin:French from Latin
508
Jupiter

Meaning: godfather

Origin:Latin
953
Mars A great name for both boys and girls, the me...
Origin:Roman mythology god of war
1016
Mercury

Meaning: Roman messenger god

Origin:Latin
1108
Winston

Meaning: wine's town

Origin:English
263
Sirius

Meaning: burning

Origin:Latin from Greek
434
King

Meaning: monarch

Origin:English
489
Valentine

Meaning: strength, health

Origin:Latin
541
Bowie

Meaning: blond

Origin:Scottish
544
Stone The meaning of Stone is 'the dweller by the ...
Origin:Word name
580
Aries

Meaning: a ram

Origin:Latin
606
Joan

Meaning: God is gracious

Origin:English variation of Johanna
804
Cloud Cloud is an unusual name. The meaning of Clo...
Origin:Nature name
1091
Link The name Link has several meanings. The mean...
Origin:Word name or diminutive of Lincoln
1116
Jericho The meaning of Jericho is 'fragrant' or 'cit...
Origin:Biblical place-name
1068
Grey The name Grey refers to 'gray-haired' and is...
Origin:Color name
347