What's in a Name, a middle name that is?

To name something is a great honor, but a middle name doesn't always garnish the same respect. When looking for a middle name, some decide that the middle name should be the place holder for a legacy maker such as a grandfather, grandmother or other individual that the parents would like to pay homage to. Some decide that the middle name needs to have flow or a proper cadence bridge between the first name and the last name. Here are some unique GIRL middle names to consider.

• Abigail: Hebrew origin meaning My Father is Joyful.

• Almond: English origin meaning Noble or Strength.

• Ava: Hebrew origin meaning Life.

• Blair: Scottish origin meaning Dweller on the Plain.

• Briar: English origin meaning A Thorny Patch.

• Brooklyn: Dutch origin meaning Marshland.

• Calliope: Greek origin meaning Beautiful Voice.

• Celia: Latin origin meaning Heavenly.

• Clementine: French origin meaning Merciful.

• Cora: Greek origin meaning Maiden or Daughter.

• Dakota: Native American origin meaning Friendly One.

• Dalia: Lithuanian Mythology for the goddess of weaving and fate.

• Ebony: Ancient Egyptian in origin meaning Tree.

• Elena: Spanish in origin meaning Shining Light.

• Eloise: French in origin meaning Wide.

• Elsa: German in origin meaning Noble.

• Fawn: American in origin meaning Young Deer.

• Gloria: Latin in origin meaning Glory or Fame.

• Gray: American in origin and is part of the family of color names.

• Hazel: English in origin meaning Wisdom and Protection.

• Hermoine: Greek in origin meaning Earthly.

• Holland: European country meaning Wooded Land.

• Indigo: Greek in origin meaning Indian dye.

• Ireland: European country.

• Isla: Scottish and Spanish in origin meaning Island.

• Jean: French in origin meaning God is Gracious.

• Kennedy: Irish in origin meaning Mishappen Head.

• Laurel: Latin in origin meaning Bay Tree, but roots in Greek culture signifying success and peace.

• London: English

• Lorraine: French in origin meaning From the Province of Lorraine.

• Lottie: American in origin, short for Charlotte, meaning Free Man or Petite.

• Lulu: American in origin, short for Louise or Lucy, meaning Pearl.

• Luna: Italian in origin meaning Moon.

• Lynn: Welsh in origin meaning Lake or Waterfall.

• Macy: American in origin meaning Hill.

• Maize: Taino language and also Spanish in origin meaning Corn.

• Maven: Hebrew in origin meaning One Who Understands.

• Maxine: American in origin meaning Greatest.

• Mila: Russian in origin meaning Gracious.

• Noelle: French in origin meaning Christmas.

• Ocean: Ancient Greek in origin meaning World Encircling River.

• Opal: Modern/Sanskrit in origin meaning Gem.

• Penelope: Greek in origin meaning Weaver.

• Polly: English in origin meaning Beloved.

• Priscilla: Latin in origin meaning Ancient.

• Quincy: French in origin meaning Estate of the Fifth Son.

• Reverie: English in origin meaning Dreamlike State.

• Riley: Irish in origin meaning Courageous.

• Sage: Latin in origin meaning Wise and Knowing.

• Salem: Arabic in origin meaning Safe.

• Selma: German in origin meaning Godly Helmet.

• Seraphina: Hebrew in origin meaning Ardent.

• Soledad: Spanish in origin meaning Solitude.

• Sutton: Old English in origin meaning From the Southern Homestead.

• Valentine: Latin in origin meaning Strength and Health.

• Violet: Inspired by colors and flowers.

• Vivienne: French in origin meaning Life.

• Willow: Old English in origin and Nature-inspired.

• Winter: Seasonal name.

• Zelda: German in origin meaning Gray Fighting Maid.

• Zora: meaning Dawn.

We will give unique BOY middle names in our next article. Thank you for reading. We hope this spark creativity in choosing your baby's middle name.