Quirky, fun, unusual middle name ideas for boy's.

In this country, more recognizable with the Alistair spelling.

Ash has Southern charm plus the arboreal-nature appeal. Plus your little boy will prize Ash as the name of the hero of the Pokemon cartoons. Ash can also be a dashing short form of Asher, Ashton, or any other "Ash" name.

A strong, warm name and a strong warm color. Would make an excellent alternative to August or Aubrey.

Like River and Lake, a cool, refreshing modern water-related choice.

A slow and sultry southern choice that's definitely cool for babies of either gender.

An ancient Celtic name worn by one of the Knights of the Round Table, as well as a semi-legendary Welsh King.

One of the most romantic of appellations, Caspian is a geographical name referring to the large salty sea between Asia and Europe. It's also the name of the hero of C.S. Lewis's beloved Chronicles of Narnia, Prince Caspian.

Like Sky and Sunshine, this fluffy name from the hippie 1970s has floated back onto the naming radar.

Clove is one of a whole tantalizing genre of spice names that might work for a boy. Clovis could be considered a long form.

Cove is an up-and-coming nature name whose cool sound and peaceful image saw it rising for both sexes... until COVID-19 hit. It remained steady in use for boys in 2021, but actually increased for girls, although it remains a seriously rare and distinctive choice for either gender.

With a long and noble history -- Cyprian was one of the great Christian Latin writers -- this could make a highly unusual but meaningful choice.

Though closely associated with the great medieval Florentine poet Dante Alighieri -- who's so famous most people skip the last name -- it's not as much of a one-man name as you might think. Heck, it's not even a one-poet name, thanks to British pre-Rapahaelite Dante Gabriel Rosetti. Though especially well used in the Italian-American community, it would make a striking name for any little boy.