Middle Names for Brooklynn & Brynleigh :)

Margarete

German, Russian and Scandinavian variation of Margaret

"pearl"

A common name in many cultures, sometimes spelled Margarethe.

Marissa

Variation of Maris or a combination of Maria + Louisa

"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved + famous battle"

Pretty feminissima name that never became as overused as cousin Melissa. The more streamlined Maris is a more modern sounding option. Namesakes include Marissa Mayer, the former CEO of Yahoo!. The…

Marielle

Dutch and French diminutive of Mary

"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"

Popular in France in the 60s, Marielle is one of many international variations and diminutives of Mary. While actress and author Mariel Hemingway made us aware of the more abbreviated spelling —…

Sinclaire

Sinclaire is an elegant feminine name with French and Scottish origins. It derives from the French 'Saint Clair,' meaning 'holy light' or 'famous,' and was originally a surname for someone living…

Taelor

Taelor is a contemporary spelling variation of Taylor, which originated as an English occupational surname meaning 'tailor' or 'one who makes clothes.' This feminine version with its distinctive…

Hartley

English

"stag meadow"

Smart and preppy, but with plenty of heart, Hartley is a surname style name that could work as an alternative to the popular Harley, Harlowe, Harper, and Hadley. Quietly used for boys throughout the…

Linna

Linna is a feminine name with Finnish and Swedish origins, derived from names like Karolina, Carolina, or Linda. It can also be a variant of the name Lina, which comes from names ending in '-lina'…

Charlsie

Charlsie is a feminine name that originated as a diminutive or nickname form of Charlotte or Charles. With its '-ie' ending, it has a distinctively affectionate, familiar quality typical of American…

Eveline

English or French

"desired; or water, island"

Variant of Evelyn or Aveline

Therese

German and Scandinavian variation of Theresa

"to reap, gather, harvest"

A form of Theresa with a touch of European flair along with its saintly connotations, Therese is particularly familiar in Germany, Switzerland, Denmark, and the UK. While it has declined in use in…