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Names That Mean Middle

Nameberry
By Nameberry
Updated Thu Nov 30 2023
  1. Aerin

    • Origin:

      Tolkien Middle Earth invention, or variation of Erin

    • Description:

      In Tolkien's world, the derivation of this airy name is Elvish. Regular folks might consider it an artsier form of Erin, borne by cosmetics heiress and socialite Aerin Lauder.
  2. Medea

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "middle"

    • Description:

      Mythological princess who killed her kids. Eternal no-no.
  3. Nakano

    • Origin:

      Japanese surname

    • Meaning:

      "mid-field, middle of the wilderness"

    • Description:

      Actor Wilmer Valderrama and Amanda Pacheco adapted this Japanese surname for their daughter Nakano Oceana, born in 2021. The couple was inspired by female samurai Nakano Takeko (Nakano being her surname), who led a group of women warriors that fought on the front lines against samurai rules.
  4. Medeea

    • Origin:

      Romanian variation of Medea, Greek

    • Meaning:

      "middle"

    • Description:

      The Romanian form of Medea, famously borne by actress Medeaa Marinescu.