515+ Middle Names for Girls
- Majesty
Origin:
Word nameDescription:
Alternative to Princess or Queenie.
- Atlantis
Origin:
Place-nameDescription:
Mythical wonderland makes strong, evocative first name.
- Every
Origin:
English word nameMeaning:
"being each individual or part of a group"Description:
All-inclusive word name.
- Chambray
Origin:
French word nameDescription:
Another one of those word names, like Cachet, with a pretty sound and a silly meaning: chambray is a fabric.
- Revere
Origin:
word name; surnameDescription:
Similar in look to Reverie, Revere is far-less dreamy. Connoting both the meaning (to admire or esteem) and the US Revoluntionary War patriot, Revere could make an interesting choice for a boy or a girl, and will likely appeal especially to those with Massachusetts connections.
- Dancer
Origin:
English word nameMeaning:
"someone who dances"Description:
A word name that's appealing when applied to a person boogying or doing ballet; a different story in the context of Santa's reindeer.
- Horizon
Origin:
English word nameDescription:
Broadening your horizons when choosing a name for your baby may lead you here. Horizon feels like the cousin of names like Meridian, Geo and Stellar - scientific spins on nature names. Rize is the usual nickname for this choice.
- Whit
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"white"Description:
Whit is an uplifting short form of any number of surname-y full names, for Whitney to Whitaker. But Whit stands perfectly well on its own and makes for a witty spin on modern virtue names.
- Vern
Origin:
Diminutive of Vernon, EnglishMeaning:
"place of alders"Description:
Old man name turned old lady name turned baby name? It happens all the time.
- Democracy
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"democracy, of the people"Description:
A big, bold, ultra-rare virtue name. Could it follow in the footsteps of Justice and Liberty?
- Win
Origin:
Diminutive of Winifred or WinsletDescription:
Win might be an upbeat short form for a girl named Winifred or the new-fangled Winslet, or can stand on its own. The Welsh name Wynn feels more complete and sounds the same.
- Charisma
Origin:
Word nameDescription:
Trying to imbue your child with charisma at birth involves a certain degree of chutzpah. It was brought into the mix by ex. "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" actress Charisma Carpenter, who was named after an Avon perfume.
- Firth
Origin:
Scottish nature nameMeaning:
"estuary or arm of the sea"Description:
Highly unusual water name -- and actor Colin surname -- with a Scottish burr. Firth derives from the Old Norse word fjord.
- Comfort
Origin:
Word nameDescription:
This Puritan virtue name may be unstylish, but it is also sympathetic and appealing in these largely uncomfortable times.
- Flair
Origin:
Word nameDescription:
Beware: extremely high pressure, high-expectation name.
- Opera
Origin:
Word nameDescription:
A very distinctive musical choice, but be aware that many people will think you've named your child Oprah.
- Pistol
Origin:
Word nameDescription:
Pistol is one of the new names that entered the lexicon in the US in 2013, when it was given to nine babies of each gender. Call it an equal-opportunity badass baby name with an unfortunately violent image.
- Evening
Origin:
Day nameDescription:
Though this feels like a new invention, people have used day names such as Morning and Afternoon for centuries -- and so why not Evening too? It's a lovely word with an evocative meaning and makes a perfect addition to this newly stylish group.
- Blithe
- Dane
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"from Denmark"Description:
This rarely heard name pares down all the ultrafeminine Dan names to one that's much more powerful, for both boys and girls.