Girls - Middle Names
By Kateofspades
Updated Tue Mar 22 2022
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- Briar
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"a thorny patch"Description:
Fairy-tale memories of Sleeping Beauty inspire some parents—such as Rachel Bilson and Hayden Christensen—to call their daughters Briar Rose. But Briar plus a different middle name might work even better. It's one of the newly popular nature-word names, charting in the US for the first time in 2015 for both genders.
- Elayne
Description:
Elayne is a feminine name representing a variant spelling of Elaine, which derives from the Old French form of Helen, ultimately from Greek origins meaning 'bright' or 'shining light.' This name carries considerable literary prestige, as Elaine appears in Arthurian legends as the Lily Maid of Astolat who died of unrequited love for Sir Lancelot. The variant spelling Elayne adds a touch of uniqueness while maintaining the name's elegant sound. While never reaching tremendous popularity, Elayne saw modest usage in the mid-20th century in the United States. The name combines medieval romance with classical grace, appealing to parents drawn to names with historical depth and feminine sophistication.
- Mae
Origin:
Diminutive of Mary or Margaret, Hebrew, LatinMeaning:
"beloved, bitter, drop of the sea; pearl"Description:
Mae, a sweet and springlike old-fashioned name, hadn't been on the national charts in forty years, but finally made it back in 2010. Mae is derived from May, the month name that was chosen for its connection to Maia, the Roman goddess of growth and motherhood.
- Noelle
Origin:
FrenchMeaning:
"Christmas"Description:
Noelle is the feminine variation of Noël, a masculine given name derived from the French word for "Christmas." As a word, Noël originated as a variant of nael, which evolved from the Latin natalis, meaning "birth." Noelle and Noel have traditionally been given to children born around Christmastime, particularly in the Middle ages.