205 beautiful and meaningful middle names for girls

Choosing the perfect middle name for your baby girl is an exciting and meaningful venture. Whether you want something timeless, trendy, or deeply personal, we’ve compiled over 205 stunning middle name options to help you find the perfect match. 

How to choose the perfect middle name

A middle name is an opportunity to add significance, tell a story, or create a perfect balance in your child’s full name. You may want to consider ways to honor family traditions, reflect cultural heritage, or add a unique touch that makes the full name truly special. Here are some tips to help find a middle name that fits perfectly for your girl:

• Balance and flow: Say the full name out loud. How does it sound? Does it have a natural rhythm with the rest of the name?

• Family significance: Consider honoring a loved one or using a name with cultural heritage.

• Uniqueness: A middle name is a great place to be creative if the first name is more traditional.

• Initials: Check the initials to make sure they don’t spell something unintended.

• Meaning: Look up meanings to find a name with significance that resonates with you.

Classic and timeless middle names

If you love traditional, elegant names, consider these classics:

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1. Anne

2. Elizabeth

3. Marie

4. Grace

5. Jane

6. Claire

7. Rose

8. Louise

9. Katherine

10. Margaret

11. Eleanor

12. Charlotte

13. Emily

14. Victoria

15. Josephine

16. Alice

17. Amelia

18. Rebecca

19. Sarah

20. Helen

21. Florence

22. Cecilia

23. Frances

24. Caroline

25. Abigail

26. Sylvia

27. Lillian

28. Matilda

29. Harriet

30. Beatrice

Unique and trendy middle names

For a modern touch, these stylish middle names stand out:

1. Everly

2. Luna

3. Wren

4. Nova

5. Isla

6. Phoenix

7. Indigo

8. Aria

9. Celeste

10. Ember

11. Genevieve

12. Haven

13. Juno

14. Kaia

15. Lilia

16. Noelle

17. Odessa

18. Paloma

19. Quinn

20. Rowan

21. Sable

22. Talia

23. Uma

24. Valencia

25. Winter

26. Xena

27. Yara

28. Zadie

29. Zephyrine

30. Amaya

31. Delphine

32. Seraphina

Short and sweet middle names

Perfect for balancing a longer first name:

1. Ava

2. Belle

3. Elle

4. Joy

5. Kit

6. May

7. Rae

8. Liv

9. Noa

10. Faye

11. June

12. Tess

13. Eve

14. Blythe

15. Hope

16. Faith

17. Bryn

18. Lila

19. Zoe

20. Skye

21. Mira

22. Paige

23. Shea

24. Dawn

25. True

26. Selah

Nature-inspired middle names

These names bring a fresh, earthy feel:

1. Willow

2. River

3. Meadow

4. Olive

5. Autumn

6. Hazel

7. Violet

8. Ocean

9. Fern

10. Sunny

11. Marigold

12. Cypress

13. Briar

14. Juniper

15. Sage

16. Aspen

17. Ivy

18. Dahlia

19. Clover

20. Laurel

21. Maple

22. Rosemary

23. Poppy

24. Camellia

25. Orchid

26. Lilac

27. Bluebell

28. Acacia

29. Magnolia

30. Snowdrop

Literary and mythological middle names

Perfect for book lovers and mythology enthusiasts:

1. Athena

2. Daphne

3. Persephone

4. Ophelia

5. Juliet

6. Hermione

7. Calliope

8. Lyra

9. Beatrix

10. Aurora

11. Cassandra

12. Eurydice

13. Selene

14. Medea

15. Andromeda

16. Galatea

17. Electra

18. Circe

19. Nyx

20. Hestia

21. Ariadne

22. Calypso

23. Isolde

24. Rhea

25. Thalia

26. Elysia

27. Phoebe

28. Minerva

29. Titania

30. Morgana

Middle names with cultural significance

Beautiful names from diverse backgrounds:

1. Amara (African - "grace")

2. Leilani (Hawaiian - "heavenly garland")

3. Sienna (Italian - "reddish-brown")

4. Nia (Swahili - "purpose")

5. Yuki (Japanese - "happiness, snow")

6. Esme (French - "beloved")

7. Priya (Sanskrit - "beloved")

8. Anaya (Hebrew - "God answers")

9. Carmen (Spanish - "song")

10. Soleil (French - "sun")

11. Zainab (Arabic - "fragrant flower")

12. Indira (Sanskrit - "beauty")

13. Mei (Chinese - "beautiful")

14. Amira (Arabic - "princess")

15. Chiara (Italian - "bright, clear")

16. Vanya (Russian - "gracious gift")

17. Noor (Arabic - "light")

18. Aiko (Japanese - "beloved child")

19. Ines (Portuguese - "pure, holy")

20. Samira (Arabic - "companion in evening talk")

21. Elara (Greek - "bright, shining")

22. Soraya (Persian - "star cluster")

23. Amalia (German - "work, effort")

24. Niamh (Irish - "bright, radiant")

25. Malika (Swahili - "queen")

26. Lavinia (Latin - "woman of Rome")

27. Saskia (Dutch - "Saxon woman")

28. Taliah (Hebrew - "gentle dew from heaven")

29. Zahra (Arabic - "flower, beauty")

30. Rina (Hebrew - "joy, song")

Rare and unexpected middle names

For a truly one-of-a-kind choice:

1. Echo

2. Mireille

3. Zephyr

4. Lark

5. Sonnet

6. Fable

7. Elowen

8. Cosette

9. Reverie

10. Avalon

11. Thalassa

12. Calista

13. Elsinore

14. Tempest

15. Sorrel

16. Isabeau

17. Seren

18. Lyric

19. Amoret

20. Novella

21. Vesper

22. Celestine

23. Ondine

24. Aisling

25. Lumiere

26. Solene

27. Mirabelle

Settling on the perfect name

Your baby’s middle name is an opportunity to add extra beauty, tradition, or creativity to their full name. Whether you choose a timeless classic, a trendy new favorite, or something deeply personal, the perfect name is out there!

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