Perfect Middle Names for Girls That Go With a Ton of First Names
Picking a first name for your baby is stressful enough. Add a middle name to the mix? Might as well throw in the towel now. Just kidding — finding the ideal unique (but not too unique) first-middle combo for your baby girl is indeed possible; it’s all about the flow. Make the brainstorming process a breeze with these beautiful middle names for girls that fit perfectly with plenty of first names.
Old-fashioned middle names
Certain traditional middle names never go out of style. Some parents choose them based on a family name that was passed down from generation to generation; others decide to pair a unique first name with a more traditional middle. Many celebrities have gone this route — after all, the most popular middle names for girls are Grace, Rose and Louise. Pretty classic.
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Here are some traditional middle names, plus first name options to consider.
Rose:
Flower names, such as Tulip or Daisy, also make great middle names. But Rose is by far the top choice. Here are some examples:
Myla Rose: daughter of tennis champ Roger Federer
Seraphina Rose: daughter or Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck
Alabama Gypsy Rose: daughter of Drea de Matteo and Shooter Jennings
Dolly Rebecca-Rose: daughter of actress Rebecca Romijn and Jerry O’Connell
River Rose: daughter of Kelly Clarkson
Briar Rose: daughter of Rachel Bilson and Hayden Christensen
Winnie Rose: daughter of Jimmy Fallon
Louise:
Paloma Louise: daughter of Ugly Betty’s Ana Ortiz
Anja Louise: daughter of Alessandra Ambrosio
Olivia Lou: daughter of comedian and actress Wanda Sykes
Poppy Louise: daughter of Jenna Bush Hager
Grace:
Charlotte Grace: daughter of Sarah Michelle Gellar
Blakesley Grace: daughter of The Bachelorette’s Trista Sutter
Avery Grace: daughter of Angie Harmon and Jason Sehorn
Billie Grace: daughter of John and Nichole McGinley
Other traditional middle names to consider include:
Attribute middle names
Another popular middle name trend is using a baby name that describes a characteristic you hope your child will embody. These names were (unsurprisingly) common in the Puritan era, and we’ve recently seen a spike in their popularity.
Here are some celebrity examples of popular attribute middle names for girls:
Megan Hope: daughter of Days of Our Lives actress Alison Sweeney
Daisy True: daughter of actor Meg Ryan
Emery Hope: daughter of Angie Harmon and Jason Sehorn
Finley Faith: daughter of Angie Harmon and Jason Sehorn
Other qualities that would make great middle names include:
Prudence
Nature-inspired middle names
Names inspired by the seasons and the natural world are also a big trend — as are, apparently, first names that start with the letter H.
Joscelyn Skye: daughter of A.J. Langer
Heaven Rain: daughter of Brooke Burke
Harper Moon: daughter of Eddie Vedder
Violet Moon: daughter of Sarah Shahi and Steve Howey
Jagger Snow: daughter of Ashlee Simpson and Evan Ross
Pro tip: If you choose a longer first name, consider a short middle to help keep things balanced. Also, picking a more unique middle name is a great way to get creative without sticking your child with an out-there first name they have to use on the daily. That’s what Zooey Deschanel did with Elsie Otter, and we think Elsie is happy about it?
A version of this story was originally published in January of 2013.
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