Name |
Meaning |
Origin |
Popularity |
Other Gender |
Aaliyah
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Highly regarded
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Arabic
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Adelina
|
Noble kind; small winged one
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Latin
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Adesina
|
My coming has opened the way
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African
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Alessia
|
Help, aid; man's defender
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Greek
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Alexandria
|
Defender of man
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Greek
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Amali
|
Hope
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African
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Amara
|
Everlasting one
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Greek
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Amaris
|
Promised by God
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Hebrew
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Amaya
|
Night rain or the end
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Japanese, Spanish
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Amelia
|
Work
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German
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Amelie
|
Industrious, striving; work; rival; laborious; eager
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Latin
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Amethyst
|
Precious purple jewel
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Greek
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Ameya
|
Boundless
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Indian (Sanskrit)
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Anastasia
|
Resurrection
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Greek
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Kumani
|
Destiny
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African
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Leira
|
Reference to the Virgin Mary
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Spanish
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Liliana
|
Lily flower
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English
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Lorelei
|
“The enchantress,” in allusion to the siren of German legend whose singing on reefs in the Rhine lured sailors to their doom.
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German
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Loreza
|
Created name
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American
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Louisa
|
Famous warrior
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German
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Lucille
|
Of the light
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French
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Luna
|
The moon
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Latin
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Lydia
|
From Lydia
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Greek
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Malaysia
|
Country of Malaysia
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Asian
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Manuela
|
God is with us
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Spanish
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Marina
|
From the sea
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Latin
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Mariposa
|
Butterfly
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Spanish
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Marisol
|
Sea and sun
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Spanish
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Marixa
|
Of the Sea or Bitter
|
Spanish
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Have you ever heard a name that stopped you in your tracks with its beauty? Maybe its melodic sound stunned you, or perhaps it was related to something gorgeous in nature. These names are not only amazing first names but also make excellent middle names. We’ve rounded up a collection of our favorite pretty middle names for girls and would love to introduce you to some.
Our first stop is of course with meanings, as a beautiful meaning makes any name sing. Mariposa is one you may recognize, as this Spanish name means “butterfly.” Esme is a rare option meaning “to love.” You could also shine bright with the stunning Soleil, meaning “sun.” Aaliyah‘s “highly regarded” is a top-notch meaning, as is Nyla‘s “one who achieves.”
If you take a look at your roots, you may find heaps of pretty girl middle name contenders. Greek names are some of the most popular options today, with Sophia and her twin Sofia ruling the name charts for first names. That doesn’t mean they can’t shine as middle names, however. Check out Penelope, Amara, and Athena for more Greek greats. Venturing over to France, you’ll find beauties like Charlotte, Rosalie, and Noelle, and in Spain, Ximena, Manuela, and Zamora are just some of the stunning options. Arabic names are one of our favorite origins to explore, as they’re rich in beautiful sounds and meanings like Zariah, Kamari, and Naima. Don’t shy away from traveling far and wide in origins to find pretty middle names for girls. You never know what you’ll find.
Sometimes you want a name that’s just pretty to the ear, which is totally valid. Often, these melodic-sounding names flow well between your daughter’s first and last name. We’re in love with Amali, a stunning African name meaning “hope.” There’s Safiya, too, meaning “friend.” Amaya is undeniably gorgeous, as is the sing-song Liliana. You can go for something popular and pretty, like Olivia, Amelia, and Camila, or opt for a unique beauty, such as Ariadne or Rivka.
Browse the rest of our pretty middle names for girls list and see which pairs well with your top baby name choices. Don’t be afraid to try something new. You never know what magic you’ll find.