Nouveau Middle Names for Girls
If Rose, Lee, Lynn, Anne, Renee, and Marie don't blow your hair back, try these alternatives. - Created by MissusAytch
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Amelie
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Anouk
Give the classic Anne a spiky European twist
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Blythe
So much name in just one syllable.
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Corinne
It's French, it's pretty, and it's delicate and strong at the same time.
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Dree
A model name, or a short form of Alexandria
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Echo
Another Greek nymph with a simple but powerful name
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Elaine
A luminous Arthurian name woefully underused today.
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Fable
Like Story, but with a moral and a softer sound.
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Faye
Once a well-used middle, now seen less often, the fairy-like Faye (or Fay) is due a comeback.
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Hero
Shakespearean meets badass
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Io
Two vowels pack a lot of punch in this Greek mythology name.
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Jade
Puts an Asiatic, jewel-green twist on Jane.
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Jill
A retro throwback so out of style it's cool.
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Joy
Less sedate and more, well, joyous than virtue names like Faith and Hope.
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June
A month name, or a Jane alternative.
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Justine
Sleek and strong, this name deserves more use.
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Lane
Modern take on Lynn or Lee that might have special meaning for world travelers
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Lore
An English word name and a Basque name name.
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Lou
Popular in France, and a modern way to honor a Louis or Louise.
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Lux
A bold and creative way to honor a relative with a name meaning "light" or "bright," such as Helen, Claire, or Elaine.
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Maelle
Gorgeous and rarely seen (in America) Breton feminization of Mael
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March
A fresh way to honor Mary, Mark, or any name beginning with Mar-.
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May
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Noelle
This Christmasy and French name is almost always pretty in the middle spot.
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Peach
This barely-used word name would make a delicious middle.
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Phoebe
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Pilar
Boasts the favored second-syllable accent like Renee or Marie, but with an unusual Latin flavor.
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Plum
A plush, luscious fruit name.
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Ree
A streamlined way to honor a Renee or Rebecca
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Rue
Hunger Games reference, herb name, or a short form of Jerusalem
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Sioux
For when you want Sue, but you also want punk rock (a la Siouxsie Sioux of Siouxsie and the Banshees).
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Snow
Crisp, cool, and streamlined
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Story
Word names make great middles
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Sue
Sweet, with a vintagey retro vibe.
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True
Used by celebs Meg Ryan and Kirstie Alley, a monosyllabic word name with a strong sound.
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VIE
The French word for life
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Vrai
The French word for truth is a distinctive choice.
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Wren
The monosyllabic hipster favorite is sweet in the middle spot.
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Yvaine
Neil Gaiman meets Arthurian legend