910+ Middle Names

Beware: extremely high pressure, high-expectation name.

Might have a shot as a name, à la Genesis and Destiny, if it weren't for yet another perfume connection.

A very distinctive musical choice, but be aware that many people will think you've named your child Oprah.

A very distinctive musical choice, but be aware that many people will think you've named your child Oprah.

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.

Until now, most girls called Shell used it as a nickname for Shelley or Michelle. Today's Shell is much more likely to be a nature name, cool and beachy, fit for all genders.

Why did 5 sets of parents chose to name their sons Dock in 2016? We may never know.

Eternal--or eternally pretentious?

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.

This Puritan virtue name may be unstylish, but it is also sympathetic and appealing in these largely uncomfortable times.

All names connected with royalty have become increasingly popular in recent years, and King variation Kyng is no exception. Some parents may feel that the Kyng spelling makes it more of a name and less of a royal title, but both names sound the same and have identical meanings, so why endlessly complicate spelling and pronunciation?

Wisdom is a rare modern virtue name that might increase in use as this whole category becomes more mainstream. Wisdom is one of the gender-neutral names now on the table for both boys and girls.

A musical name without much rhythm or harmony.

Epic feels like it could be the boys' version of Saga. Epic poetry tells some of our most celebrated stories - from Beowulf and the Odyssey, to the Divine Comedy and Paradise Lost. Despite being short, Epic is a lot of name, so it might be a choice for an adventurous middle name.

Ambitious geographical name.

A worthy honoree that would place a too-heavy expectation on a child, probably subjecting him to ridicule. Try Pablo instead.

Strictly for a Vegas baby.

A new name with the potential for spanning across a far-reaching future. Bridges and Bridger are other possiblities.

Like Silver, Golden is a shimmering metallic color name, almost too dazzling for an ordinary girl.