Most of these name ideas are also great as little girl first names, while some are gender-neutral names you can also pick for your new baby boy.

Amy (French and Latin) – beloved Catherine (French and English name) – pure Jane (English) – God is gracious Kate (Greek name) – pure Lynn (Welsh and Celtic) – lake Mae (British and Roman) – goddess of spring growth Marie (French and Latin) – star of the sea Mary (Hebrew and English) – beloved May (English) – month name Rose (English) – flower name

Trendy Middle Names

Brielle (Hebrew) – heroine of God (from Gabrielle) Blythe (Old English) – a cheerful person Coco (American) – Chocolate bean Jade (English) – precious stone Isabella (Spanish and Italian) – God is my oath

Middle Names By Style

Traditional & Classic Middle Names

Anne (Hebrew and English) – God has favored me Bella (Latin and Italian) – beautiful Claire (French) – clear or bright Clementine (French) – mercy Edith (Old English) – strife for wealth Eleanor (Greek and French) – shining light Elise (French) – God’s promise Elizabeth (Hebrew) – God is my oath Hadleigh (Old English) – heather meadow Jean (French) – God is gracious Lee (English) – meadow Lou (French) – famous warrior Louise (Old German) – famous warrior Naomi (Hebrew) – pleasantness Ruth (Hebrew) – friend Scarlett (English) – red Sophia (Greek) – wisdom Sue (Hebrew) – lily Victoria (Latin) – victory Zoe (Greek) – life

Versatile Middle Names

Alice (French and German) – noble Dionne (Greek) – one of Zeus’ wives and the mother of Aphrodite Joy (English) – happiness Lorelei (German) – rocky cliff on the Rhine river Violet (Latin) – color name

Strong & Edgy Middle Names For Girls

Audrey (English) – noble strength Billie (English) – determination or strength Brienne (Irish, Gaelic, and Celtic) – Noble and exalted Leona (Greek) – lion Michelle (French) – one who resembles God Nyx (Greek) – goddess of the night Phoenix (Greek) – a mythical bird that’s reborn from its ashes Serena (Roman and Italian) – tranquil Sloane (Irish) – raider or warrior Valerie (Latin) – health and strength Zora (Arabic) – light or dawn

What Are Unique Baby Names?

Some unique middle names:

Annika (Hebrew) – sweet-faced Ashlyn (Irish, Scottish, and Gaelic) – dream Celeste (Latin) – heavenly Claudette (Latin) – lame Malia (Hawaiian) – of the sea

Exotic Girl Names

Anaïs (Persian) – goddess of healing and fertility Anise (English) – a spice name that also means “pure soul” Arya (Indian) – goddess Cia (Greek) – of the moon Demi (Greek and English) – a short version of “Demetria” (follower of the Demeter, the goddess of harvest) Elein (Native American) – as bright as a torch Imani (African) – faith Reese (Welsh) – enthusiasm Thea (Greek) – goddess of light Zaylee (Australian) – flower

Badass & Fierce Middle Names For Girls

Aleta (Greek) – goddess of truth Alexandra (Greek) – defender Astrid (Scandinavian) – divinely beautiful Athena (Greek) – goddess of wisdom Elektra (Greek) – shining Everly (German) – brave as a wild boar Hale (British) – hero Harley (Old English) – meadow Hera (Greek) – queen of the gods Hermione (Greek) – messenger

Celebrity Middle Names For Girls

Adele Laurie Blue Adkins Blake Ellender Lively Courtney Bass Cox Demi Devonne Lovato Gigi Noura Hadid Kendall Nicole Jenner Kristin Jaymes Stewart Miley Ray Cyrus Rachel Meghan Markle Uma Karuna Thurman

Classical & Old-Fashioned Middle Names

Genevieve (French, German, and Celtic) – woman of the race Maia (Greek) – great mother Odette (French and Old German) – wealth Prudence (Latin) – discreet Sienna (Latin) – orange-red color

What Are Pretty & Beautiful Middle Names For A Girl?

Alyssa (Greek) – rational Hana (Arabic, Japanese, Spanish, and Slavic) – happiness Helen (Greek) – light Ivory (English) – pure Ixia (African) – corn lily flower name Lilac (Latin) – color name Petal (English and Greek) – leaf in Greek Raye (Hebrew) – female sheep Tulip (Turkish) – turban Yasmin (Arabic) – Jasmine flower name

Cute Middle Names For Girls

Caprice (English, French and Italian) – playful Cerise (French) – cherry Fawn (Frenchy) – young deer Jett (English) – jet black Xena (Greek) – stranger

Middle Names With Amazing Meanings

Abigail – My father’s joy Aria – Song or melody Evelyn – Wished-for child Everleigh – Brave Fenmore – Dearly beloved Halia – Honoring a loved one Ingrid – Loved or beautiful Iris – Rainbow (Greek) Juno – Queen of heaven (Roman mythology) Liliana – Carefree Maeve – She who intoxicates Marceline – Little warrior Mila – Miracles Mira – Wonderful, peaceful, and prosperous Mirabel – Wonderful beauty Monteen – Strong as a mountain Serafina – Fiery Sophia – Wisdom Tatum – Bringer of joy Viviana – Life

Middle Names By Syllables

One-Syllable Middle Names

One-syllable names for girls:

Bliss Blue Dawn Faith Faye Jo Lane Paige Raye Reeve

Two-Syllable Middle Names

Anja Cara Eloise Georgia Khloe Lyris Maryam Myra Noelle Roxane Thalia Therese

Three- & Four-Syllable Middle Names

Acacia Adriani Anastasia Berenice Dorothea Galatea Iolanthe Magnolia Veronica Wisteria

Double Names: First & Middle Name Combinations For Girls

Anna Belle Anne Marie Charlotte Rose Danielle Jade Fanny Mae Jessie Jane Kate Louise Lindy Lou Mary Jo Wilma Lou

Gender-Neutral & Shared Middle Names

The following are also popular as baby boy names or as unisex names shared by family members:

Bree Dani Drew Gabi Genesis Harper June Quinn Remi Taylor

Writerly & English Baby Girl Names

Agatha Angelou Blake Emily Gloria Joane Olivia Sydney Toni Zadie

Precious Baby Girl Names

Amethyst Crystal Jewel Ruby Silver

Creative Baby Girl Names

Evonne Gratia Margarethe Marisol Paisley

Preppy Baby Girl Names

Annalise Amora Piper Riley Sonia

Honorable & Virtuous Middle Names

Brave Diana Grace Honor Hope Justice Love Mercy Tovi – Goodness of God (Hebrew) Vera – Latin for “truth”

Natural World & Nature-inspired Middle Names

These English names for places, things, and creatures in nature are also popular as middle names for girls:

Nature & Location-Inspired Baby Names

Autumn Blair Blossom Brooke Cascade Harlow Ireland Misty Rain Summer Toya

Plant & Animal-inspired Baby Girl Names

Aspen Briar Clover Fleur Hyacinth Ilana Ivy Olive (for olive tree) Paloma Peach Plum Raven Willow Wolfe Wren

Earthy Baby Girl Names

Eden Isla Leigh Rae Terra

Sky & Space Themed Baby Girl Names

Luna (moon goddess in ancient Roman mythology) Nova (star or supernova) Skye (sky) Soleil (sun) Zion (heaven on earth)

Rare & Uncommon Middle Names

Aliana (Latin) – noble and gracious Amiah (Latin) – God’s people Beeba (African) – beloved Brea (English) – hill Fayre (English) – beautiful Kaelie (Irish, Scottish, and Gaelic) – slender and fair Marleigh (English) – marshy meadow Moira (Greek) – destiny Rya (Greek) – to flow Zenni (South American) – freedom-loving and free-spirited individual

Tradition, History, & Challenges

Giving middle names to babies is a tradition that dates back to Roman times. It isn’t a requirement and is often a matter of the parents’ preference. In most cultures, people use their first names as their main personal names, while the middle or second name is only used in a formal form or legal documents. In some places, the children take their mother’s maiden name (last name or family name before getting married) as their middle name.

How Do You Pick A Good Middle Name?

There isn’t one name that everyone can call the perfect middle name for their babies. Each name has a different meaning. It’s up to you to choose the one you think best suits your little one. In some cultures, middle names given to babies are from the names of their parents, grandparents, or some other person their moms and dads want to honor.

Naming Faux Pas To Avoid

Middle name rhyming with the first name Combinations that sound like one name (with a bad meaning). Moe and Lester are good as individual names but the combination is definitely off. To avoid that, try to say the name out loud. If it sounds weird or funny, you should probably choose another middle name. Initials that look weird or off – you don’t want your baby to have initials that sound indecent, or similar to common acronyms (like FDA, NASA, WTF, ASS, etc.)

The Social Security Administration lists the following as the most popular baby girl namesin the US: (1)

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REFERENCES (1) https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/