910+ Middle Names (with Meanings & Popularity)

The definition of quirky.

While Hill reads as a nickname for Hillary, adding an S puts it in the same category as plural nature names like Rivers and Brooks. It also softens the name's image: one hill is an obstacle, but many together form a lovely landscape. Hills are also a recurring image and metaphor in both the New and Old Testament.

Reminiscent of Puritan and Pilgrim name choices, Sincere is a relatively modern virtue name. Though it is predominantly used on boys - almost ten times more often - Sincere is still given to around 50 girls each year.

A lot to handle, but it does give a sense of openness, joy, and awe.

Eloquence feels right at home with names like Cadence and Rhapsody.

Rhymer feels right at home with names like Ryder, Ryker and Riley, but brings an artsy edge to this group of names.

Baby name as political statement.

The term Quarto comes to us from the Latin for "four", but it is used as a term in literature to describe a book from the early days of printing that was a particular size. An obscure and potentially intriguing choice for arcane, book-loving parents.

Warm and open, but way too much teasing potential.

If Arrow is too straight for you....

Peerless Price may be a football great, but his name would exert undue pressure. Substitute idea: Peer.

If you like such uplifting New Age word names as Peace and Justice, the evocative and pretty Imagine should definitely be on your short list.

A big, bold, ultra-rare virtue name. Could it follow in the footsteps of Justice and Liberty?

Undoubtedly there's a parent out there who sees this as the ultimate cool name. It's anything but.

Trey or Trip or even Deuce, yes; Deux is tougher.

The singular version sounds more contemporary.

An unusual kind of place-name, going beyond a country, state, or city, it was used by actress Elisabeth Shue as a middle name for her daughter Stella.

Unisex word and surname with an upbeat feel and a possible future as a more distinctive substitute for Grace or Page.

Better than Synergy.

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.