These Middle Names for Girls Work Well With a Ton of First Names
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How to choose the best middle name for your kid
Picking a first name for your baby is stressful. You want it to be unique (but not too unique), and yet at the same time, you want something kind of classic that will stand the test of time. No pressure, right? At least middle names exist too; that's where we get to have a little fun.
Whether you stay traditional or go for quirky with your little girl's middle name, it's all about creating the perfect flow between first name and last. We've gathered up some of our favorite middle names to get you started.
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Old-fashioned middle names
Certain traditional middle names never go out of style. Some parents choose these 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 name. Many celebrities have gone this route — after all, the most popular middle names for girls are Grace, Rose and Louise. Pretty classic.
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
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Other traditional middle names to consider include:
Katherine
Margaret
Ashley
Ann
Beatrice
Lynn
Marie
Jane
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:
Heavenly Joy: daughter of producer Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins
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:
Patience
Honor
Mercy
Charity
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 Willow: daughter of Dave Grohl
Harlow Winter: daughter of Nicole Richie and Joel Madden
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.
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