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Daring Middle Names for Girls

  1. Waverley

    • Description:

      Waverley is a feminine name derived from English place names, originally meaning "meadow of quivering aspens" from Old English roots. The name gained literary recognition through Sir Walter Scott's famous novel "Waverley" published in 1814. As a first name, Waverley blends natural imagery with literary sophistication, appealing to parents seeking a name with cultural depth. The name evokes images of gentle movement and natural beauty. While traditionally used for both genders, it has become more commonly associated with girls in recent decades. The alternative spelling Waverly is also popular. This elegant name remains uncommon enough to be distinctive while still familiar enough to be easily recognized and pronounced.
  2. Clementina

    • Origin:

      Spanish feminine form of Clement, Latin

    • Meaning:

      "mild, merciful"

    • Description:

      The Spanish version, with its -eena ending, takes the name out of the Oh My Darlin' realm, which for many American parents may be just the thing.
  3. Cookie

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "cookie"

    • Description:

      Cookie is most often used as a dog name, and it should stay that way.
  4. Satin

    • Origin:

      French

    • Meaning:

      "smooth, shiny"

    • Description:

      Sensuous to a fault.
  5. Jojo

    • Origin:

      English, diminutive of Jo-beginning names

    • Description:

      Sprightly and engaging nickname for human, full name for pet. Author Jojo Moyes and dancer/singer Jojo Sliwa have propelled the name into the public eye.
  6. Empress

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Meaning:

      "Female ruler of an empire, consort of an Emperor"

    • Description:

      Yet another noble name to join King, Prince, Princess, et al. The name Empress was given to over 100 baby girls in the US last year.
  7. Lazuli

    • Origin:

      Persian place name

    • Description:

      Now deeply associated with the gemstone Lapis Lazuli, Lazuli is derived from one of the places where the stone was first mined. The word Lazuli is the root for words like azure. Lapis Lazuli is a deep and rich blue color and was used for pigments and jewellery. Lazuli can be used for a boy or a girl.
  8. Proserpina

    • Origin:

      Variation of Proserpine, Latin

    • Meaning:

      "bringer of destruction"

    • Description:

      The Roman equivalent of Persephone, making her a goddess of spring, and queen of the underworld. Also spelled Proserpine.
  9. Sibylla

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "seer, oracle"

    • Description:

      This elongated form of Sibyl is dainty and delicate -- dare we even say demure? It's got deep history, a powerful namesake, and it's extremely rare -- zero baby girls were named Sibylla or Sybilla in the US last year.
  10. Constantina

    • Origin:

      Latin, female variation of Constantinus

    • Meaning:

      "constant, unchanging"

    • Description:

      Constantina is a pretty, feminissima, if lengthy, variation on the Constance theme. The fourth century Constantina, also known as Constantia and Constantiana, was the eldest daughter of Roman Emperor Constantine the Great and his second wife Fausta, daughter of Emperor Maximian. Constantina received the title of Augusta by her father, and is venerated as a saint; in English she is also known as Saint Constance.
  11. Minuet

    • Origin:

      French, dance term

    • Description:

      Minuet is delicate, dancey, and lacy, with a Masterpiece Theatre feel. Is Minuet a real name? Not really, though similar-sounding French names such as Minette and Manette are.
  12. Coriander

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "bed bug"

    • Description:

      This herb is also known as cilantro. It's meaning, "bed bug" is on account of its smell, characterized by the ancient Greeks as bed bug-like.
  13. Viridiana

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "green"

    • Description:

      Viridiana is a frillier version of the medieval name Viridis, meaning green. Viridiana briefly made it into the top 1000 in the US in the 1990s.
  14. Aqua

    • Origin:

      Color name

    • Description:

      One of the new color names that is catching on, invoking a calm, blue-green-sea feeling.
  15. Tundra

    • Origin:

      Geographical name

    • Description:

      With geographical features like Savannah and Sierra and increasingly getting the baby-name treatment, could icy Tundra also see some use? It's only appeared six times on the Social Security rankings, all in the 1960s and 70s.
  16. Mariposa

    • Origin:

      Spanish

    • Meaning:

      "butterfly"

    • Description:

      Mariposa is a rare, romantic choice with an intriguing meaning.
  17. Chariot

    • Description:

      Chariot is an uncommon feminine name with fascinating historical connections. Derived from the French word for a two-wheeled horse-drawn vehicle used in ancient warfare and racing, Chariot evokes images of movement, speed, and classical antiquity. While extremely rare as a personal name, it carries symbolic weight, suggesting someone who forges ahead with purpose and direction. The name may appeal to parents drawn to unique word names with historical significance and dynamic energy. Though unconventional, Chariot shares phonetic elements with more familiar names like Charlotte or Harriet, giving it a somewhat familiar sound despite its distinctive nature. Its rarity ensures a memorable quality for anyone bearing this unusual name.
  18. Venezia

    • Origin:

      Italian place-name

    • Description:

      This is the Italian way to say Venice -- Ven-ETZ-ee-a -- but you might also opt for the softer Venetia or Venice itself.
  19. Frostine

    • Origin:

      French

    • Meaning:

      "freezing"

    • Description:

      Frostine, best known in the U.S. as the name of the Candyland queen, is newly fashionable in France and is certainly a choice that any little girl the world over would love. Fanciful, if over-the-top, but a perfect name for a winter baby girl.
  20. Merlina

    • Description:

      Merlina is a feminine name that appears to be a diminutive or feminine form of Merlin, the legendary wizard from Arthurian tales. The name carries mystical connotations and evokes images of wisdom, magic, and enchantment. While uncommon in English-speaking countries, Merlina has some presence in Latin American countries and Italy. The name may also be related to 'merle,' meaning blackbird in French, suggesting connections to nature. Merlina has a lyrical, romantic quality with its soft consonants and flowing cadence. Though not widely used, the name offers parents a distinctive choice with literary and magical associations. Its relative rarity gives it a special quality while still being intuitive to pronounce and spell in multiple languages.