Need help finding beautiful middle name ideas for baby girls?
If finding the first name wasn’t tough enough then you need to find a middle name that you not only like but you also feel works with your first name choice!
There are no “rules” when it comes to picking out your baby’s name so remember that ultimately it’s down to what names you really like.
But this post will hopefully make it a little easier for you when it comes to picking out a middle name for a girl.
Related: First and middle name ideas
Tips for picking a middle name
As with picking out a first name for your baby it’s best to settle on names that both you and your partner love.
The first and middle name doesn’t have to rhyme or fit together in a perfect way, but of course there are certain name combinations that just sound great.
Some middle names go great with absolutely any first name, such as Rose, Grace and May which is probably why those middle names are such popular choices with parents!
When picking out a middle name for your baby girl there are a few things you may draw inspiration from:
- Relatives. It’s tradition in some families to take the middle name from another relative such as a grandparent.
- Theme. If you love nature themed baby names, for example, then you may want both the first and middle names to tie in with this or you may want to choose a middle name that reminds you of a place you both love.
- Names you love. Ultimately there may be certain names that you are really drawn to. If your partner wasn’t sure about your first choice for the first name then maybe you can compromise and use it as the middle name.
Choosing a middle name is generally easier if you already have a first name to begin with.
This way you can go through lists of name ideas, such as in this post and try to see what combination you like the best.
However if you don’t yet have a first name then don’t worry.
To pick your baby’s name try the following process:
- Write down all names that you love for first and middle names and get your partner to do the same.
- Create a shortlist from these names after discussion about which names you each like the best.
- Consider which first and middle names go well together. Write them down together and see what they look like on paper too.
Remember the first and middle name doesn’t have to rhyme or sound a particular way, but some names do just flow well into each other.
Don’t worry if you don’t have a firm choice before the baby is born. You can always come up with the shortlist and then make a decision in the days after the baby has arrived. You have a few weeks before the birth has to be officially registered.
To help you out here are lists of popular, beautiful, strong, unusual and traditional middle names to get you feeling inspired!
Related: Modern baby name ideas
Most popular girls’ middle names
These are the baby girl middle names that are most popular among parents. As you can see they are largely very traditional names and most are just one or two syllables.
Rose
The name is inspired by the flower and is associated with beauty and grace.
Grace
A timeless baby name meaning goodness and generosity.
May
This choice could be tied to the month of the year if this holds significance for you.
Elizabeth
Meaning “my God is an oath”.
Louise
Meaning famous warrior.
Mae
Meaning “bitter” or “pearl”.
Jane
Meaning “god is gracious”.
Anne or Ann
Meaning “god has favoured me”.
Marie
Meaning “star of the sea”.
Amy
A short but pretty name meaning “beloved”.
Kate
An English girl’s name meaning “pure”.
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Beautiful middle names for girls
Adele
This feminine middle name means “nobility”. It’s grown in popularity in recent years thanks to the British singer Adele.
Allegra
Meaning joyful or lively.
Ava
A simple and elegant name that means “life” or “water”.
Belle
From the French word meaning “beautiful”.
Blue
If you love the idea of using a colour in your baby’s middle name then this is a lovely choice that goes well with a variety of names.
Cerise
Another pretty colour name meaning “cherry”.
Daisy
A feminine and pretty middle name choice that works well with a lot of different names. Inspired by the daisy flower.
Dawn
Meaning daybreak.
Ella
Meaning “light”.
Elena
Meaning “sun ray” or “light”.
Faith
Meaning belief or trust in god. This can be a wonderful name choice if you want a baby name with deep meaning.
Fern
A pretty nature name after the green shade-loving plant.
Fleur
Meaning flower.
Freya
A Scandinavian name meaning “lady”.
Halo
Meaning divine aura.
Hope
A simple and yet powerful baby name that is an inspiring choice for a middle name.
Ireland
A pretty baby name and also a great choice if the country holds a special place in your heart.
Ivy
After the evergreen shrub but also meaning fidelity and eternity.
Jade
A Spanish name after the precious stone.
Leigh
Meaning “delicate” or “pasture”.
Lily
A graceful name after the pretty flower and meaning “pure” or “passion”.
Luciana
Meaning “light”.
Madison
A three-syllable middle baby name meaning “son of Matthew”.
Ophelia
Ophelia was a famous character in Shakespeare’s play Hamlet. The name means “help”.
Pearl
After the precious round object found in the ocean. The pearl is also the birth stone for June.
Piper
Meaning “pipe” or “flute player”.
Posey
A pretty name meaning “bunch of flowers”. Can also be spelled Posy.
Sophia
From the Greek word meaning “wisdom”.
Rae
It means “well-advised protector”.
Rey
This name has become popular in recent years due to the lead character in the latest Star Wars movies. The name means king.
True
A single syllable name meaning “real” and “genuine”.
Violet
After the shade of purple or flower of the same name. It also means “love” and “virtue”.
Zoe
Meaning “life”.
Strong and unusual middle names for girls
Anais
An unusual name meaning “grace”.
Anise
Meaning “spice”.
Arden
This names means “garden of Eden”, or “place of great beauty”.
Avalon
Meaning “island of apples”.
Bird or Birdie
Meaning “little bird”.
Demi
A pretty girl’s name meaning “half”.
Devon
A unisex name meaning “poet” or “little dark one”.
Ellory
Meaning “cheerful”.
Erin
This pretty girl name means “peace”.
Gianna
Meaning “the lord is gracious”.
Golden
A rare baby name meaning “little golden one”.
Imani
An Arabic name meaning “belief” or “faith”.
Lexi
A shortened version of Alexandra and Alexis. Meaning “to defend”.
Liberty
A strong baby name meaning “freedom”.
Malin
Meaning “little strong warrior”.
Moon
A powerful and unusual name if you love the idea of something with a celestial theme.
Neve
A simple and feminine name meaning “snow”.
Ocean
An unusual name choice that is also unisex. Perfect if you want a name inspired by nature.
Phoenix
A name meaning “dark red”.
Poet
An unusual name that works well as a middle name for a baby girl.
Rain
A pretty name choice if you love the idea of a name inspired by the elements.
Rebel
A cool and unique name for a little one who will make their mark on the world!
Rylie
Meaning “brave”.
Sailor
A rare but fun baby name choice.
Saoirse
Pronounced seer-sha, this name has become popular due to the actress Saoirse Ronan. It is an Irish name meaning freedom.
Snow
A lovely name choice if your baby is born in the winter.
Storm
A powerful and unusual baby name choice meaning “tempest”.
Sunny
Meaning “sunshine” or cheerful.
Sky
A lovely one syllable baby name inspired by the natural world.
Thea
The name means “goddess”.
Valentine
A romantic name meaning “strong and healthy”. Traditionally a boy’s name but has also been used for girls.
Modern and trendy middle names for girls
Amelia
A very popular first name for girls but also works great as a middle name. Meaning “industrious” or “striving”.
Avery
Meaning “king” or “power”.
Bee
A cute middle name for a baby meaning “she who brings happiness”.
Bliss
A one syllable middle name meaning joy.
Boo
A sweet middle name for a baby which celebrity chef Jamie Oliver used for his daughter Daisy Boo.
Bronte
A beautiful choice if you want a literary baby name. This is inspired by the Bronte sisters Emily, Charlotte and Anne. It also means “thunder”.
Coco
A cute and sweet baby name choice. It comes from the chocolate bean but also was made famous by the designed Coco Chanel.
Genevieve
Meaning “tribe woman”.
Harper
Meaning “harp player”.
Havana
An unusual name choice after the place but also meaning “port”.
Haven
An inspiring baby name meaning “safe place”.
Honor
Meaning “woman of honour”.
Isla
Meaning “island”.
Journey
A trendy baby name meaning to take a journey. It’s a lovely spiritual choice.
Kismet
Meaning “fate”.
Lark
After the songbird.
Love
This is a beautiful baby name choice that works so well as a middle name.
Luna
A wonderful celestial baby name meaning moon.
Lyric
A perfect name choice for creative and musical types.
Maeve
An Irish baby name meaning “intoxicating”.
Maisie
A Scottish baby name meaning “pearl”.
Marvel
An unusual baby name meaning “wonderful” or “extraordinary”.
Maven
Meaning “one who understands”.
Maya
Meaning “greater” or “larger”.
Mercy
A pretty girl’s name meaning “compassion”.
Mia
A popular choice for a first name but also works great as a middle name too. Meaning “mine”.
Monroe
A beautiful name meaning “mouth of the river”.
Nova
A powerful baby name referring to a star that releases a huge burst of energy. Also means “new”.
Olive
Meaning olive tree.
Paige
Meaning “assistant” or “helper”.
Penelope
Meaning “weaver”.
Promise
A special and unique baby name.
River
A unisex baby name that has become popular among parents who love nature names.
Royal
A special baby name meaning “noble”.
Taylor
Meaning “cutter of the cloth” but also means “internal beauty”.
Willa
Meaning “resolute protection”.
Willow
An English baby name meaning “willow tree”.
Winter
A pretty baby name choice that works well with a variety of first names. It refers to the coldest season of the year.
Wren
After the small brown songbird.
Traditional middle names for girls
Abigail
Meaning “my father’s joy”.
Claire
Meaning “bright” or “clear”.
Emma
A pretty name meaning “whole” or “universal”.
Frances
Meaning “free one”.
Iris
Meaning rainbow.
Jo
This short and simple baby name means “god is gracious”.
Josephine
Meaning “god will increase”.
Joy
A cheerful name meaning “delight”.
June
A pretty choice that has become more popular in recent years thanks to the lead character in the hit book and TV show The Handmaid’s Tale. It comes from the name Juno, who was a Roman mythological goddess.
Louisa
Meaning “fame” or “fighter”.
Margot
A French baby name meaning pearl.
Marie
Meaning “star of the sea”.
Matilda
Meaning “might” or “strength”.
Ruby
After the deep red, precious stone.
Viola
From the name Violet.
