One-Syllable Middle Names for Girls
There's a reason one-syllable middle names like Ann and Lynn have been used to the point of cliche. These middle names don't distract from the dazzle of the first name and serve as a calm, quiet bridge between the two stars of the show. So what if you want to transcend the basics like, nowadays, Rose and Grace, but still want a one-syllable middle name for your daughter? Here, some fresh ideas for short middle names.
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Air
This nature name hasn't escaped the hippie dippy air of others like River or Sky. Read More
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Ash
The tree, not the charred bit of soot in the fireplace, usually used for boys, but, as a short form of Ashley, works for girls too. Read More
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Ayn
Ayn is a nonconformist name associated with controversial Russian-born writer and philosopher Ayn Rand, (born Alisa) author of The Fountainhead . Read More
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Bay
Bay is one of the most usable of the pleasant, newly adopted nature/water names (like Lake and Ocean), especially in middle position. Conservative pundit Bay Buchanan was born Angela Marie. It c... Read More
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Beck
Although the single-named singer is male, this remains a girl's nickname name. Read More
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Bee
This buzzy form is for middle name consideration only. Read More
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Bell
These days, it's more likely you'd call your daughter the popular Belle or Bella. Read More
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Bess
Although she declared her independence as far back as the reign of Elizabeth I--Good Queen Bess, Bess now sounds less passé than Beth or Betsy. Read More
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Bird
Too flighty. Read More
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Blair
One of the first upwardly mobile unisex names to hit the charts, Blair retains its air of slightly snobby sophistication. Read More
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- Old Lady Names Includes: Kay, Fay, Maude
- Cool Baby Names That Start With L Includes: Leith
- Exotic Lite Baby Names Includes: Maeve
- Names Girls Love Having Includes: Jade
- Good Girls Includes: Faith, True
- Old People Names Includes: Joan
- Girls' Baby Names Moving Up Fast Includes: June, Kate, True
- Spiritual Baby Names Includes: Bliss, Faith
- TV Character Names Includes: Bree
- Antique Baby Names Ready for Restoration Includes: Mae, Maude
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