middle names for Rachel?

[beck921]

I like the name Rachel, but I'm worried it sounds too grown up. I want something classic but not overused. Any suggestions for middle names that go well with Rachel?

[dancersventure]

I used to be a full-time nanny to a baby named Rachael and I honestly did think it seemed quite grown-up on her when I first started that job.
However, my opinion changed rather quickly. As she and I became closer, I naturally began racking up nicknames for her--Rachie, Rae-Rae, Rae-Rae Bebe (prn. 'Beh-bay''), Rach, even 'Rae of Sunshine' and for some reason, 'Geegers'! Her middle name = Samantha.
I adore the name Rachel, but have always preferred it spelled Rachael. The name in general is so beautifully classic to me, as well as Biblical. I think it's a wonderful choice for a baby girl.

As far as middle names go, here are some suggestions:

-Rachel Olivia
-Rachel Emilie
-Rachel Emeline
-Rachel Naomi
-Rachel Eleanor
-Rachel Amelia
-Rachel Audrey
-Rachel Nadine
-Rachel Celeste
-Rachel Danae
-Rachel Louise
-Rachel Nora/Norah
-Rachel Marian/Maren
-Rachel Maeve
-Rachel Brinley
-Rachel Claire
-Rachel Dahlia

I hope some of these help; you didn't specify any personal preference with regard to the style/first initial/sound/length, etc. etc. of the middle name, so I just came up with some middles I think would potentially go nicely with Rachel.

Best,
L.D.

[ashthedreamer]

I love Rachel! It's on my short list. It's never seemed too grown-up for me, but I don't really know any grown Rachels. The Rachels I know/knew are either in high school now or just starting college. I know of a few people who have chosen Rachel for their daughters, too, so I can imagine it on a little baby! My combo is Rachel Clara Evangeline. I think Rachel Evangeline/Rachel Clara Evangeline is utterly perfect, haha, but I had also tossed around Rachel Giovanna, Rachel Jocelyn, Rachel Aurora, Rachel Lisette, Rachel Anais, etc.

I also love the suggestions of Rachel Olivia and Rachel Audrey!

What about:
Rachel Gwendolyn
Rachel Sophie/Rachel Sophia (one of the people I know who have chosen Rachel for their daughters actually used Rachel Sophia! I think it's lovely)
Rachel Tabitha
Rachel Ivy
Rachel Cora
Rachel Tess
Rachel Daphne
Rachel Delaney
Rachel Quinn
Rachel Anneliese
Rachel Annika
Rachel Annabel

Good luck!

[miloowen]

My daughter was Rachel Helen. I love the name Rachel.

[sillysheila]

Rachel would be on our list if it weren't my SIL's name. Her middle name is Marie, a true testament of her age. What about:

Rachel Madeleine
Rachel Penelope
Rachel Juliet
Rachel Amelia
Rachel Ophelia
Rachel Evangeline
Rachel Katherine
Rachel Helena
Rachel Georgette
Rachel Seraphine
Rachel Winifred
Rachel Iris
Rachel Naomi
Rachel Beatrice
Rachel Eleanor

[historymajor2013]

I really like Rachel Evangeline like the pp suggested, and I also like Rachel Victoria though I don't know if that helps it sound "less grown up".

[emiliaj]

Traditional? Modern?

My first thought was
Rachel Charlotte

But it depends on whether you want a traditional appeal, vintage, modern, unique...

[luvnames]

My sister is Rachel Christine:-) I LOVE the name Rachel and especially with Christine.. Two lovely Bible names..

Rachel means "Little Lamb"

[rachelemma]

Rachel Emma (I may be biased as this is my name!)

Some other nice ones:
Rachel Ada
Rachel Daisy
Rachel Flora
Rachel Fay/Faye
Rachel Joy

Good luck!

[judyariel]

Rachel Antonia
Rachel Miranda
Rachel Brynn
Rachel Augusta
Rachel Fiona
Rachel Angelica
Rachel Amira
Rachel Matilda
Rachel Artemis
Rachel Rebecca
Rachel Imogen
Rachel Marigold
Rachel Magnolia
Rachel Margaret
Rachel Marissa
Rachel Caroline
Rachel Carina
Rachel Felicity
Rachel Yvette
Rachel Yvonne
Rachel Adelia
Rachel Amara
Rachel Hope
Rachel Violet