Names That Mean Middle
By Nameberry
Updated Thu Nov 30 2023
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- Aerin
Origin:
Tolkien Middle Earth invention, or variation of ErinDescription:
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.
- Medea
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"middle"Description:
Mythological princess who killed her kids. Eternal no-no.
- Nakano
Origin:
Japanese surnameMeaning:
"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.
- Medeea
Origin:
Romanian variation of Medea, GreekMeaning:
"middle"Description:
The Romanian form of Medea, famously borne by actress Medeaa Marinescu.
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