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100 Beautiful Middle Names for Girls

Discover the meanings behind classic baby girl middle names, rooted in cultural & historical origins, from modern selections to adorable choices for little ones.

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Updated: March 19, 2025
100 Girl Middle Names
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Updated: March 19, 2025

Choosing a first name for your brand new baby girl can seem like a really difficult task, but no one prepared you for choosing the perfect middle name. There are so many to choose from that work so well such as one-syllable names or unique middle names

Not to worry! We put together a list that includes some of the most popular middle names for girls as well as ones you may have not thought of. Either way, they pair so well with all kinds of first names that will. (For first names, we've got you covered with 1,000 of the most popular girl names). So, let's dive into this baby name list that is full of beautiful girl names.

Beautiful Middle Names for Girls

If you are looking for a lovely middle name for your baby girl, here are various options that can meld with most girl names, regardless of theme! From stunning to powerful, read on to discover perfect girl middle names.

  1. Alice - Noble (German) and truth (Greek)  
  2. Amelia - Industrious  
  3. Amy - Beloved  
  4. Anne - Gift of God's favor  
  5. April - Blooming  
  6. Aria - Melody (Hebrew and German)  
  7. Audrey - Noble strength  
  8. Ava - Birdlike (Latin) and life (Hebrew)  
  9. Avery - Counselor  
  10. Bailey - Bailiff (French) or fortification (Old English)  
  11. Bee - One who brings happiness  
  12. Blake - White or fair  
  13. Caitlin - Pure (Irish, Greek, and Celtic origins)  
  14. Cameron - Bent nose  
  15. Casey - Vigilant  
  16. Catherine - Pure  
  17. Charlotte - Little and womanly  
  18. Chloe - Lark  
  19. Courtney - Courtly or dignified  
  20. Denise - Follower of Dionysius (French)  
  21. Diane - Divine  
  22. Elizabeth - God's oath  
  23. Ella - All (Old German)  
  24. Elise - Noble (German) and truth (Greek)  
  25. Erin - Western island  
  26. Evelyn - Hazelnut  
  27. Faith - Trust  
  28. Frances - Free  
  29. Gabrielle - God is my strength  
  30. Gianna - The Lord is gracious  
  31. Gloria - Glory  
  32. Grace - Blessing  
  33. Hannah - God is merciful  
  34. Harper - Whaler  
  35. Hazel - Hazel tree  
  36. Hope - Faith  
  37. Iris - Goddess of the rainbow  
  38. Isabelle - Devoted to God  
  39. Isla - Island  
  40. Ivy - Vine  
  41. Jade - Stone of the loins, also a deep green gemstone  
  42. James - Supplanter, also a great unisex name  
  43. Jamie - I love, also used as a boy's name  
  44. Jane - God is gracious  
  45. Jennifer - White wave  
  46. Jo - He shall increase, modest  
  47. Joy - Rejoice  
  48. Julia - Youthful  
  49. June - Young, derived from the Roman Goddess Juno  
  50. Kate - Pure  
  51. Lane - Narrow road  
  52. Layla - Dark as the night  
  53. Leah - Weary  
  54. Leigh - Poet (Gaelic), plum (Chinese)  
  55. Lily - Of the night (Arabic), a flower (Latin)  
  56. Louise - Warrior maiden  
  57. Love - Loved one  
  58. Lynn - Beautiful  
  59. Macy - Sea of bitterness  
  60. Madison - Good, child of Maud  
  61. Maeve - Joyous, queen (Celtic)  
  62. Marie - Bitter  
  63. Mary - Bitter (Hebrew, Irish), beautiful (Italian)  
  64. May - High tower (Greek), great (Latin)  
  65. Meghan - Strong, soft and gentle  
  66. Mia - Mine (Italian), star of the sea (Scandinavian)  
  67. Michelle - Like God, close to God  
  68. Mila - Miracle (Italian), dear one (Russian)  
  69. Moon - From the moon, letters (Korean)  
  70. Morgan - Lives by the sea, also a great boy's name  
  71. Natalie - Birthday, child born at Christmas  
  72. Nicole - Victorious people  
  73. Nina - Girl (Spanish), grace (Hebrew)  
  74. Noelle - Birthday (Latin), Christmas (French)  
  75. Nova - New  
  76. Paige - Intern  
  77. Piper - Flute player  
  78. Quinn - A girl as pretty as two (Latin), wise (Gaelic)  
  79. Rae - Grace (Scottish), wise protection (German)  
  80. Rain - Ruler, queenly  
  81. Renee - Reborn (Latin), peaceful (Greek)  
  82. Riley - Rye (Irish), valiant (Gaelic)  
  83. Robyn - Bright, famous  
  84. Rose - A flower  
  85. Savannah - Flat tropical grassland  
  86. Sophia - Wisdom  
  87. Stella - Star  
  88. Sue - Lily  
  89. Summer - Summer season  
  90. Taylor - Tailor, also a great boy's middle name  
  91. Vanessa - A butterfly  
  92. Vera - Truth (Latin), faith (Slavic)  
  93. Victoria - Victory  
  94. Violet - Purple  
  95. Yadira - Friend, companion  
  96. Zoe - Life (Greek)

Exploring Girl Middle Names

Choosing baby names can be a really exciting (and possibly stressful) experience for many parents. But that's why Family Education is here to help! Hopefully, after perusing our list of 100 beautiful baby girl middle names, you have a better idea of which choices are good for not only your baby, but for your entire family as a whole. Happy naming!

What Is a Pretty Middle Name for a Girl?

While there are many pretty middle names for girls, there are a few standout options that have remained classics for years. Rose is a good example, signifying love and beauty. Additionally, you could choose Grace (symbolizing kindness and elegance), Elise ("pledged to God"), or Claire ("bright, clear"). Maeve is also a great option for those looking for a more interesting middle name, coming from the Irish and meaning "she who intoxicates or enchants."

What Is a Rare Middle Name?

If you want to choose a rare name, consider the following unique middle name options: Lyric, a name full of melody and charm; Solenne, signifying solemness and dignity; Zephyra, a Greek name meaning "west wind"; or Anwen, which means "very beautiful" or "fair", originating from Welsh.

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