Let’s face it: giving names is one of the most exciting (and slightly stressful) experiences in parenting.
You toil all day debating the merits and demerits of first names, yanking them out and fantasizing about your toddler saying hello on the playground. … Then, the fun part, middle name.
Choosing a middle name was, to me, a lovely second chance, a way to give my child’s name yet more character and significance.
I remember using a pad and jotting names and saying them out loud just to see how they felt.
‘Does Charlotte Ivy look as good as it looks in my head?’ or ‘Would Amelia Rae float off the tongue?’
It’s a puzzle, the quest to find the first and middle names that sound similar but are also unique.
Here I’ve compiled the best, coolest and most special middle names for girls.
If you love something traditional (like Elizabeth or Rose) or a new-fangled one (like Blake or Sage), we have it all.
So if you’re all set to explore for the name that rounds out your baby girl’s story, let’s get started!
Table of Contents
Beautiful Middle Names for Girl
- Willa – (German) Resolute protection, Will, Desire
- Chloe – (Greek) Young green shoot
- Magnolia – (French) Magnol’s flower
- Sylvie – (French, Latin) From the forest
- Delphine – (French, Greek) Of Delphi, Womb
- Naomi – (Hebrew, Japanese) Pleasantness, Beautiful
- Colette – (French, Greek) People of victory
- Rosalie – (French, Latin) Rose
- Willow – (English) Willow tree
- Lucia – (Italian, Latin) Light
- Estelle – (French) Star
- Mina – (German, Sanskrit, Persian) Love, Will helmet, Fish, Starling, Azure, Daisy
- Odette – (French, German) Wealthy
- Marigold – (English) Golden flower
- Belle – (French) Beautiful
- Victoria – (Latin) Victory
- Amalia – (German) Work
- Ramona – (Spanish) Wise protector
- Natalie – (French, Russian) Birthday of the Lord
- Susan – (English, Hebrew) Lily
- Paloma – (Spanish) Dove
- Elsa – (German) Pledged to God
- Anais – (Catalan, Hebrew) Grace
- Brielle – (Hebrew, French) Heroine of God
- Delilah – (Hebrew, Arabic) Delicate
- Nicole – (French, Greek) People of victory
- Cecelia – (Latin) Blind
Short Middle Names for Girl
- Maeve – (Irish) She who intoxicates
- Etta – (German) Home ruler
- Thea – (Greek) Goddess, Godly
- Lyra – (Greek) Lyre
- Ada – (German, Turkish) Noble, Nobility, Island
- Grace – (Latin) Favor, Blessing
- Vera – (Russian) Faith
- Ella – (German, English) All, Completely, Fairy maiden
- Anna – (Hebrew) Grace
- Oona – (Irish) Lamb
- Noa – (Hebrew) Motion
- Mae – (Hebrew) Bitter, Pearl, Beloved, Month of May
- Petra – (Greek) Rock, stone
- Eve – (Hebrew) Life
- Bea – (Latin) She who brings happiness, Blessed
- Rumi – (Japanese) Beauty, Flow, Lapis lazuli
- May – (English, Sanskrit) The fifth month, To go, move
- Tess – (English) To harvest
- Elle – (French) She
- Neve – (Irish, Italian, Hebrew) Snow, Bright, Life
- Una – (Latin, Irish, Old Norse) One, Lamb, Happy
- Echo – (Greek) Echo, Sound
- Noemi – (Italian, Spanish, Hebrew) Pleasantness
- Liv – (Norse) Life
- Kate – (English) Pure
- Margo – (French) Pearl
- Ann – (English, Hebrew) Grace
- Dawn – (English) Dawn, Sunrise
- Bree – (Irish) Strength, Exalted one
- Joy – (English) Happiness, Great pleasure
- Sarai – (Hebrew) Princess
- Joan – (English) God is gracious
Cute Middle Names for Girl
- Elsie – (Scottish) Pledged to God
- Lottie – (English) Free man
- Birdie – (English) Bird
- Nellie – (Latin) Horn, Sun ray
- Laurel – (Latin) Laurel tree
- Honey – (British) Honey, Nectar, Darling, Sweetie
- Myra – (Greek) Sweet-smelling oil
- Penny – (Greek) Weaver
- Blossom – (English) To bloom
- Pixie – (Swedish, Cornish) Fairy
- Charity – (English) Charity
- Patience – (British) Enduring, Forbearing
- Maple – (English, Latin) Piece of cloth
- Bonnie – (Scottish) Beautiful, Cheerful
- Dot – (British) Of Dorothy, Gift of God
- Petal – (English, Greek) Leaf
- Barbie – (Latin) Foreign woman
- Sugar – (American) Sweet crystal spice
- Panda – (Nepalese) Bamboo eater
Unique Middle Names for Girl
- Valley – (English) Valley
- Roma – (Italian) Capital city of Italy
- Mali – (Welsh, Thai) Jasmine flower
- Lourdes – (Basque) Craggy slope
- Yolanda – (Spanish, Greek) Violet flower
- Altalune – (Latin) Over the moon
- Bunny – (British) Little rabbit, She who brings victory
- Lorena – (Spanish) From the province of Lorraine
- Terra – (Latin) Earth
- Cinnamon – (English) Spice name
- Beretta – (Italian) Name of an Italian gun
- Sura – (Yiddish) Brave, Princess
- Riva – (Hebrew) Maiden
- Lovelace – (English) Outlaw
- Princess – (English) Princess
- Olwyn – (Welsh) White footprint
- Spring – (British) Springtime
- Olea – (Latin) Olive
- Italia – (Italian) Italian, Land of young cattle
- Hanalei – (Hawaiian) Crescent bay, Garland valley
- Blanca – (Spanish) White
- Maize – (English) Corn
- Tosca – (Italian) From Tuscany
- Boheme – (French) Home, Bohemian
- Ireland – (Irish) Land of abundance, Fertile land
- Clarity – (English) The quality of being clear
- Favor – (English) Kindness, benefit
Cool Middle Names for Girl
- Juna – (English, Latin) June
- Endellion – (Welsh, Slavic) Fire, Soul
- Snow – (British) Snow
- Ocean – (Greek) Sea
- Zenobia – (Greek) Force of Zeus
- Fay – (French) Fairy
- Verona – (Italian) Truth
- Tulip – (Persian) Turban, Name of a flower
- Cecile – (French) Blind
- Eyre – (Old Norse) Gravel bank river
- Indi – (English) Independent, Indian
- Jewel – (French) Precious stone
- Halcyon – (Greek) Kingfisher bird
- Gioia – (Italian) Joy
- Mauve – (French) Violet-colored
- Kismet – (Arabic) Fate, Destiny
- Solace – (Old French) Comfort/consolation during distress
- Gypsy – (English) Wanderer
- Rosette – (Latin) Rose, Little rose
- Marine – (Latin) From the sea
- Liberty – (British) Freedom
- Teal – (British) A bird of blue-green color
- Calico – (English, Indian) Cotton cloth from India
- January – (English) First month of year, Month of Janus
- Pallas – (Greek) Wisdom
- Avril – (French) Month of April, To open
- Revel – (English) Rejoice
- Solstice – (English, Latin) When the sun stands still
- Calais – (French) Name of a French port
- December – (English) Month name
Long Middle Names for Girl
- Charlotte – (French) Free man
- Wildflower – (English) Flower that grows in the wild
- Josephine – (French) Jehovah increases
- Symphony – (Greek) Musical piece, Harmony, Cohesion
- Elizabeth – (Hebrew) Pledged to God
- Valentina – (Latin) Strength, Health
- Snowdrop – (Swedish) Modest white flower that blooms in spring
- Theodora – (Greek) Gift of God
- Persephone – (Greek) Bringer of destruction
- Catherine – (Greek) Pure
- Serendipity – (English) Unexpected good fortune
- Aoibheann – (Irish) Beautiful sheen
- Cassandra – (Greek) Shining or excelling man
- Francesca – (Italian) From France, Free man
- Priscilla – (Latin) Ancient
- Katherine – (Greek) Pure
- Stellamaris – (Latin) Star of the sea
- Philomena – (Greek) Lover of strength
- Geraldine – (German, French) Ruler with the spear
- Esperanza – (Spanish) Hope, Expectation
- Hurricane – (Spanish, Native American) Hurricane
- Sunshine – (British) Sunshine
Trending Middle Names for Girl
- Ingrid – (Norse) Fair, Ing is beautiful
- Sybil – (Greek) Prophetess
- Roisin – (Irish) Little rose
- Eila – (Hebrew, Norwegian) Oak tree, Bright, Shining light
- Selene – (Greek) Moon goddess
- Fern – (English) Plant name
- Lark – (English) A pleasant songbird, Amusing activity
- Rosa – (Latin) Rose, a flower
- Adelina – (Italian, Spanish) Noble, Nobility
- Cerise – (French) Cherry
- Fleur – (French) Flower
- Reverie – (French) Daydream, Fanciful Musing, Wild conduct
- Ione – (Greek) Violet flower
- Loretta – (English, Italian) Bay laurel
- Ellen – (English) Torch, Shining light
- Pilar – (Spanish) Pillar
- Chosen – (English) Having been selected as the best or most appropriate
- Serenity – (French) Serene, Calm
- Luz – (Spanish) Light
- Whimsy – (English) Whimsical, Fanciful
- Harmony – (Greek) Union, Concord of sounds
- Galilea – (Hebrew, Israeli) Galilee
- Ciel – (French) Sky
- Dream – (British) Joyous music, Thoughts and images occurring during sleep
- Xyla – (Greek) Wood-dweller
- Bronte – (Greek) Thunder
- Zenith – (English) Peak, The highest point or state
- Cyan – (American) Light blue-green
- Danger – (English) The possibility of suffering harm or injury
- Loyalty – (British) Faithfulness, Allegiance
- Malaysia – (American) Land of the Malays, Mountain town
- Capri – (Italian, Greek, Latin) Wild boar, Goats
Vintage Middle Names for Girl
- Pearl – (Latin) Pearl
- Irene – (Greek) Peace
- Louise – (French, English) Renowned warrior
- Ruth – (Hebrew) Compassionate friend
- Dorothy – (English, Greek) Gift of God
- Cat – (Greek) Pure
- Hope – (British) To have confidence or trust
- Adele – (French) Noble, Nobility
- Marilyn – (English) Drop of the sea, Bitter, Beloved, Lake
- Faith – (British) Trust, Devotion
- Virginia – (Latin) Virginal, Pure
- Mercy – (English) Compassion
- Clotilde – (Spanish, French, Italian) Famous in battle
- Gloria – (Latin) Glory
- Honor – (English) Honor
- Tamar – (Hebrew) Date palm tree
- Darla – (English) Darling
- Mollie – (English) Star of the sea, Beloved, Bitterness
- Clarice – (Italian) Bright, Clear
- Era – (Hebrew) Awake, guardian, watcher; Wind
- Winsome – (English) Agreeable, Lighthearted
- Loveday – (Cornish, English) Beloved day
- Doe – (English) A female deer
- Cherish – (British) Beloved; to treasure
- Lillie – (Latin) Lily
- Fate – (French) Faith
Modern Middle Names for Girl
- Cadence – (Latin) Rhythm, beat
- Star – (British) Star
- Chanel – (French) Dweller near the canal
- Lane – (English) A small roadway or path
- Galilee – (Hebrew) The province
- Hosanna – (Hebrew) Deliver us
- Matisse – (French, Hebrew) Gift of God
- Poet – (English) One who writes verse
- Karma – (Hindi) Destiny, Deed
- Alita – (Spanish, German) Noble natures, Exalted, High
- Sativa – (Latin) Cultivated, Sown
- Divinity – (French) Of or like God
- Heaven – (British) Place of eternal happiness
- Glory – (British) Glory
- Spirit – (English) A supernatural being or essence
- Essence – (English) The most significant quality of a thing or person
- Heavenly – (American) From the heavens
- Miracle – (Latin) Wonder, marvel
- Divine – (Latin) Heavenly, of a God
- Praise – (British) To express admiration of, commend
- Mazie – (Scottish) Child of light; Pearl
- Truth – (English word name) Truth
- Honesty – (English) Adherence to the facts
- Nouvel – (French) New
- Verse – (English word name) Verse
- Faraday – (Scottish surname) Wood man
Classic Middle Names for Girl
- Iris – (Greek) Rainbow
- Beatrice – (Latin) She who brings happiness, Blessed
- Clara – (Latin) Bright, Clear
- Alice – (German) Noble
- Violet – (English, Latin) Purple
- Amelia – (German) Work
- Eleanor – (French) Sun ray, Shining light, The Other Aenor
- Lucy – (English, Latin) Light
- Cora – (Greek) Maiden
- Margot – (French) Pearl
- Hazel – (English) The hazelnut tree
- Penelope – (Greek) Weaver
- Audrey – (English) Noble strength
- Celeste – (Latin) Heavenly
- Stella – (Latin) Star
- Jane – (English) God is gracious
- Emma – (German) Universal
- Ivy – (British) Climbing evergreen plant
- Flora – (Latin) Flower
- Cordelia – (Latin, Celtic) Heart, Daughter of the sea
- Athena – (Greek) From Athens
- Margaret – (Greek) Pearl
- Rose – (Latin) Rose, a flower
- Esther – (Persian) Star
- Olive – (English, Latin) Olive tree
- Julia – (Latin) Youthful, Sky father
- Celia – (Latin) Heavenly
- Georgia – (English) Farmer
- Mary – (Hebrew, Egyptian) Drop of the sea, Bitter, Beloved
- Bridget – (Gaelic) Strength, Exalted one
Badass Middle Names for Girl
- Aurelia – (Latin) The golden one
- Ophelia – (Greek) Help
- Mabel – (Latin) Lovable
- Sadie – (Hebrew) Princess
- Daisy – (English) Day’s eye
- Ruby – (Latin) Deep red precious stone
- Aura – (Greek) Soft breeze
- Wren – (English) Small bird
- Sophie – (French) Wisdom
- Calliope – (Greek) Beautiful voice
- Lavinia – (Latin) Legendary mother of the Roman people
- Nova – (Latin) New
- Zelda – (German) Gray fighting maid
- Avalon – (Celtic) Island of apples
- Nola – (Gaelic) White shoulder
- Sabine – (French, German, Latin) Woman of the Sabine people
- Zora – (Serbo-Croatian) Dawn
- Josie – (English) Jehovah increases
- Sunday – (English, Latin) Day of the Sun
- Dove – (English) Dove, a bird
- Arcadia – (Greek) Region offering peace and contentment
- Love – (English) Love, Affection
- Corinne – (French, Greek) Maiden
- Mimi – (Hebrew, French, Latin) Sea of bitterness, Wonderful
- Rita – (Spanish, Hindi) Pearl, Truth, Order
- Xiomara – (Spanish, Portuguese) Famous in battle
- Venus – (Latin) Love, Desire
- Solange – (French) Solemn
- Bee – (Latin, Irish) Voyager, Strength
- Fawn – (English) A young deer
Celebrity Middle Names for Girl
- Kathryn – (Greek) Pure
- Lupita – (Spanish) River of the wolf
- Nanette – (French) Grace
- Cashmere – (English) Luxurious wool from the Kashmir goat
- Antarctica – (Latin, Greek) Opposite the north
- Ivalo – (Greenlandic) Sinew, Thread, Tendon
- Madonna – (Italian) My lady, Virgin Mary
- Seine – (French) Name of a river, Flowing
- Arusha – (Sanskrit) Red
- Kalliope – (Greek) Beautiful voice
- Rainbow – (English) Rainbow
- Dilys – (Welsh) Genuine, Reliable, True
- Alabama – (Choctaw) Vegetation gatherers
- Iolani – (Hawaiian) Hawk of royalty
- Marcheline – (French) Warrior
- Midnight – (English) Twelve o’clock at night
- Sabella – (Hebrew) Consecrated to God, God’s promise
- Aroha – (Maori) Love
- Evdokia – (Greek) Good deeds
- Aranya – (Sanskrit) Wild forest, Wilderness
- Swati – (Sanskrit) Goddess of learning, A constellation
- Marysia – (Polish) Drop of the sea, Bitter, Beloved
- Lightning – (English) Flashing of light in the sky
- Farryn – (Arabic, English) Of Farah, Joy, Adventurous, Handsome servant
- Sakae – (Japanese) Prosperity
- Winner – (English) One who wins
- Night – (American) Night, Evening
- Lu – (German) Famous warrior, Light
- Otter – (English) Semi-aquatic mammal
- Riviera – (Italian) Coastline
- Heleena – (Finnish) Bright, Shining light
- Pau – (Catalan) Peace
- Kumala – (Hindi, Hawaiian) Lotus, Pale red, Garden
Popular Middle Names for Girl
- Nora – (Irish, Greek) Light
- Lydia – (Greek) Woman from Lydia
- Zola – (African, Congolese) Piece of earth
- Sara – (Hebrew) Princess
- Lillian – (English, Latin) Lily, Pledged to God
- Caroline – (French) Free man
- Mavis – (French) Songbird
- Gwen – (Welsh) Fair, White circle, Holy, Blessed
- Summer – (British) Summer
- Anne – (French, English, Hebrew) Grace
- Leilani – (Hawaiian) Heavenly flower
- Tilly – (German) Battle-mighty
- Michelle – (French) Who is like God
- Giselle – (French, German) Pledge, Hostage
- Nadine – (French, Russian) Hope
- Renee – (French, Latin) Reborn
- Aileen – (Irish) Bright, Shining light
- India – (Latin) From India, From the Indus River
- Johanna – (Hebrew) God is gracious
- Madeline – (English) High tower, Woman from Magdala
- Kathleen – (Irish) Pure
- Sierra – (Spanish) Saw
- Ximena – (Spanish) Son
- Lyric – (Greek) Lyre
- Zia – (Latin, Arabic, Italian) Grain, Light, Splendor, Aunt
- Lilian – (English) Lily, Pledged to God
- Melody – (Greek) Song
- Queen – (English) Queen, A female ruler
- Aria – (Italian, Hebrew) Air, Song, Melody, Lion
Nature inspired Middle Names for Girl
- Emilie – (Latin) Rival
- Amadea – (Latin) God’s beloved
- Brie – (Latin) Marshland
- Citron – (French) Lemon
- Havana – (Spanish) Of the Habana people
- Ayn – (English) Grace
- Firth – (Scottish) Estuary, Arm of the sea
- Tangerine – (French, English) Native of Tangier, Orange like citrus fruit
- Elda – (Italian, German) Wise, Prudent advisor, Battle, Fight
- Alchemy – (Latin) A medieval chemical science
- Cascade – (French) To fall, Waterfall
- Feather – (American) Hair covering a bird, Light and soft
- Happy – (British) Joyful; Chance; Luck; Prosperous
- Ceil – (Welsh, Latin) Heavenly, Blind, Sixth
- Comfort – (French, Latin) To strengthen, A state of physical ease and freedom
- Bohemia – (English) World of Bohemians
- Cameo – (Italian) Skin
- Elegy – (English, Greek) Lament
- Sesame – (Greek) Sesame seed or fruit
- Horizon – (English) The line where the sky seem to touch earth
- Armistice – (French) Truce, Ceasefire
- Flame – (English) Fire, Flame
- Antiquity – (English) Ancient time, Former ages
- February – (Latin) Purification feast
- Peace – (English) Peace, Tranquility
- Flair – (English) Style, Natural talent, Verve
- Copper – (English) Red/brown colored metal
- Pine – (English) Pine tree, Pine forest
- Lil – (Latin) Lily flower, Pure
Word inspired Middle Names for Girl
- Destiny – (French) One’s certain fortune, Fate
- Alea – (Italian, Arabic) Risk, Exalted, Sublime
- Tawny – (English) Golden brown
- Bleu – (French) Blue
- Arcana – (English) Honoring, Mysterious, Secret
- Gravity – (Latin) Heavy
- Precious – (Latin) Of great worth, Expensive
- Ethereal – (English) Heavenly, Angelic, Celestial
- Cinnabar – (English) Deep brownish red toxic ore of Mercury
- Allegro – (Italian) Brisk, Sprightly
- Secret – (English) Kept from knowledge or view
- Monday – (English) Day of the moon
- Diversity – (English) Variety
- Isle – (English) Small island
- Every – (English) Being each individual or part of a group
- Air – (English) Gaseous substance surrounding the earth
- Serene – (Latin) Calm
- Channel – (French) Dweller near the canal
- Poetry – (English) Literary rhythmic poems
- Tornado – (Spanish) Tornado, Whirlwind
- Cinnabar – (English) Deep brownish red toxic ore of Mercury
- Affinity – (English) An attraction or liking for something
- Mystery – (English) An unexplained situation
- Bean – (English) An edible kidney-shaped seed
- Discovery – (English) Finding or learning something for the first time
- Harvest – (English) Process/period of gathering in crops
Whimsical Middle Names for Girl
- Mei – (Chinese, Hawaiian) Beautiful, Plum
- Infinity – (English) Boundless, Endless
- Maricela – (Spanish) Drop of the sea, Bitter, Beloved, Heaven
- Eternity – (American) Everlasting, Never ending
- Tree – (English) Tree
- Galaxy – (Greek) Large system of stars, Milky Way
- Magic – (English) Full of wonder
- Epic – (English) Grand, A long poem celebrating heroic deeds
- Goddess – (English) A female God or deity
- Bravery – (English) Courageous behavior, Brave spirit
Hipster Middle Names for Girl
- Soleil – (French) Sun
- Octavia – (Latin) Eighth
- Maude – (English, French, German) Battle-mighty
- Maria – (Hebrew, Egyptian) Drop of the sea, Bitter, Beloved
- Vita – (Latin) Life
- Bijou – (French) Jewel
- Saga – (Swedish) Story, Seeress
- Tuppence – (English) Two pence
- Plum – (English) A fleshy purple fruit
- Bess – (Hebrew) Pledged to God
- Nightingale – (German) Night singer, Name of a singing bird
- Quince – (Latin) Apple like fruit
Unisex Middle Names for Girl
- Lorca – (Spanish) Name of a province of Navarre
- Zennor – (Cornish) Elder tree, Elderberry
- Desire – (French) Desired
- Ochre – (Greek, English) Pale yellow
- Kindred – (English) Family, Connectedness
- Janvier – (French) January
- Hallow – (English) Holy, Sacred
- Delight – (English) Gratification, Pleasure
- Rivera – (Spanish) Bank, shore
- Welcome – (British) Welcome
- Heron – (Greek) Hero
- Stellar – (English) Of the stars
- Heartly – (English) Stag meadow
- Palace – (English) Royal residence
- Dynamo – (English) A forceful energetic individual
- Jaz – (English) Sweet smell of flower, Jasmine
- Andrus – (Estonian) Strong and manly
- Ravello – (Italian) Place name
Wrapping up
I hope this girls middle name list gave you some inspiration and something to think about.
If you chose a name that celebrates your family, something new and fashionable, or a quirky choice that just makes your heart skip a beat, remember that your middle name is your opportunity to throw a little magic into your daughter’s name.
Since every name here can be something pretty, something your daughter will want to be proud of.
Enjoy the journey and here’s to finding the name that will make you smile every time you use it.
Happy naming!
