910+ Middle Names

Perhaps too spicy for some, but this is a popular Gaelic surname that might appeal for those looking to honor a family branch or to fans of legendary British comedian Tim Curry.

As a personal name, it may not have much history, but it certainly suggests the subject.

The vowel ending tilts this sharply toward the feminine, and at this point Havana still has some political implications as well.

Loyalty is one of the Modern Virtue Names rising precipitously for babies in recent years, used last year for nearly 200 children, about 85 percent of them girls. Loyalty may also owe some of its popularity to trendy sister name Royalty.

A new entry is the fashionable new occupational name category -- and a jolly job it must be -- with the added attraction of relating to the great early 20th century American artist James Abbott McNeill Whistler, of "Whistler's Mother" fame.

Third place on the sports field, but potentially more wearable than either Silver or Gold, Bronze feels modern and edgy.

Solo is a singular word name with special meaning for Star Wars fans. Equally appropriate for girls and boys, it works especially well in the middle.

A video-game name ("Final Fantasy VII") with an unappealing sound and meaning.

Vibrant and vital noun name chosen by actress Shawnee Smith for her daughter.

Sure it makes a big statement, but if you can call your child Wren, Robin or Falcon, why not also Hummingbird. This pint-sized jewel of a bird is a lovely connotation for the baby that's full of energy and spirit.

Spaniards use Pax and Paz, Hebrew speakers Shalom, for Greeks it's Irene, so why can't we make the English word Peace a name? Peace Adzo Medie is the author of the novel His Only Wife.

Booker and Author are being used as names (the former is best known care of Booker T Washington), so why not Reader? Reader certainly fits in with both these and other "doing" names like Ryder, Brewer, Fifer, Miller and Cooper.

Forget Patience and Charity: Here's a Colonial name (and sentiment) that seems perfect for modern times.

Feather, though it was used for a character in a Walter Mosley novel, seems too light and fluttery for a real-life girl.

Strong, but cold and soap opera-ish.

More common as a surname, a handful of boys get this bovine equivalent of Shepherd each year in the US. It may gain more exposure as one of the occupational names that are one of the most popular classes of English names for boys.

One Puritan virtue name unlikely to thrive in the 21st century.

When actress Shannyn Sossamon dubbed her newborn Audio Science, it sent out some definite shock waves. We don't recommend Audio or Video for even the most intrepid baby namer.

Hiking enthusiasts might want to consider this nature name, though it also has the connotation of someone lagging behind.

Yes, there are lots of kids out there named Princess, Duke, Earl, and King – but you don't necessarily want yours to be one of them.