Unique Celebrity Baby Middle Names
- Penn
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"enclosure"Description:
Not commonly used for girls, but Bruce Willis used it as the middle name for his daughter Evelyn.
- Stylianos
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"pillar"Description:
The Greek St. Stylianos is the patron saint of children. Molly Ringwald used it as the middle name for her son Roman.
- Hemingway
Origin:
English place nameDescription:
No matter how much you love the novels of Papa H., don't saddle your son with this unwieldy appellation.
- Farryn
Description:
Farryn is a modern masculine name with Celtic and Irish influences, though it's used for both genders in some regions. The name likely derives from elements meaning 'adventurous,' 'iron-strong,' or possibly relates to the Irish surname Farren. With its distinctive sound and contemporary feel, Farryn remains relatively uncommon but has seen modest increased usage in recent decades. The name carries associations with strength, resilience, and a free-spirited nature. Its melodic quality and uncommon status make it appealing to parents seeking something unique yet accessible. While not deeply traditional, Farryn has an organic sound that connects to nature and Celtic heritage without feeling contrived. The name's rarity gives it a special quality while still being relatively straightforward to pronounce and spell.
- Sulola
Origin:
African, meaning unknownDescription:
Sulola is a rhythmic Nigerian name chosen as a middle name for Heidi Klum and Seal's daughter Lou, reflecting Seal's Nigerian roots. It's pretty and accessible enough, with its relation to Lola, to cross cultural lines. It's one of several African names introduced to the wider world by celebrities.
- Doll
Origin:
English, diminutive of DorothyMeaning:
"gift of God"Description:
An old-fashioned Dorothy short form — today we prefer Dolly, Dot, or Dottie.
- Zot
Description:
Lara Bingle and Sam Worthington gave their son Rocket the middle name Zot after Lara's father's nickname.
- Makai
Origin:
Modern variation of Michael, HebrewMeaning:
"Who is like God"Description:
Michael was the Number 1 boys' name for 50 years, so today parents are choosing or inventing modern variations to take its place.
- Imre
Origin:
Hungarian, from GermanMeaning:
"strength"Description:
Commonly heard in its native country, and might get a boost here too, now that Alanis Morrissette has used it for her son Ever's middle name.
- Baretto
Origin:
PortugueseDescription:
Rider Strong used this variation of the Portuguese surname Barreto as the middle name for his son Indigo.
- Joleen
Description:
Joleen is a feminine name that emerged as a variation of Jolene, which itself is likely a combination of Jo (from Josephine) and the suffix -leen or -lene. The name gained recognition through Dolly Parton's 1973 hit song 'Jolene,' though this alternate spelling provides a slight distinction. With French and English influences, Joleen carries a soft, melodic quality with its two syllables and smooth sound. The name peaked in popularity during the 1970s but remains relatively uncommon today, making it both recognizable and distinctive. Joleen suggests a balance of sweetness and strength, often associated with a Southern charm partly due to its country music connections.
- Heleena
Origin:
Finnish form of HelenaMeaning:
"bright, shining light"Description:
Finnish variation of Helena
- Roads
Origin:
Variation of Rhodes, GreekMeaning:
"where roses grow"Description:
Variation of Rhodes.
- Tadeusz
Origin:
Polish variation of ThaddeusMeaning:
"gift of God"Description:
The Polish form of Thaddeus, it is associated with Adam Mickiewicz's 1834 poem Pan Tadeusz, the national epic poem of Poland and compulsory reading in schools. The poem is set in the early 19th century when Poland had been divided between Prussia, Russia, and Austria and tells the story of Tadeusz and Zosia, members of two feuding noble families.
- Evers
Origin:
Dutch SurnameDescription:
The added S at the end turns Ever from a hipster word name into a modern prepster.
- Hubertus
Origin:
Latinized variation of Hubert, GermanMeaning:
"bright, shining intellect"Description:
Variation of Hubert.
- Armistead
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"hermit's place"Description:
This dignified Old English surname was brought into the modern consciousness by author Armistead Maupin, who wrote the San Francisco stories Tales of the City. There was also a Civil War general named Lewis Armistead.
- Encinas
Origin:
SpanishMeaning:
"holm oak"Description:
Common Spanish surname, used by Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem as the middle name for their children Leo and Luna.
- Yates
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"gate"Description:
A preppy English surname. Newscaster Megyn Kelly used it as a middle name for her son in 2009.
- Newcomb
Origin:
English SurnameMeaning:
"newly come"Description:
Julia Styles used Newcomb as the middle name for her son Strummer.
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