80 Cool & Cute Middle Names for Boys

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How to pick the perfect middle name for your baby boy
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So, you’ve picked out your baby’s first name, but now you’ve come across another challenge: choosing the middle name. Finding the perfect middle name for your son can be tough, but luckily, you’ve come to the right place. In this article, we’ve gathered some of the best middle names for boys, including popular and unique options . We’ll also provide some tips on how to pick the ideal middle name for your baby boy.

Cute Middle Names for Boys

  • Popular: Aiden, Beau, Calum, Daniel, Ezra
  • Unique: Atticus, Cyrus, Emery, Ramsay, Stone
  • Short: Cole, Jack, Liam, Noah, Tad
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Popular Middle Names for Boys

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  1. Choose a popular middle name for a classic option. Many popular boys’ middle names have been used for years, and for good reason. These names are cute and modern, but traditional enough to stand the test of time. Here are some of our favorites:
    • Aiden (Irish for “little fire”)
    • Alexander (Greek for “defender of the people”)
    • Anthony (Latin for “priceless one”)
    • Beau (French for “beautiful, handsome”)
    • Benjamin (Hebrew for “son of the south, son of the right hand”)
    • Blake (English for “black”)
    • Bryce (Scottish for “speckled, freckled”)
    • Cade (English for “round, barrel”)
    • Calum (Scottish for “dove”)
    • Daniel (Hebrew for “God is my judge”)
    • Elijah (Hebrew for “Yahweh is my god”)
    • Ethan (Hebrew for “solid, firm, enduring”)
    • Everett (English and German for “brave boar”)
    • Ezra (Hebrew for “help, helper”)
    • Felix (Latin for “lucky, happy, fortunate”)
    • Grant (Scottish and English for “great”)
    • Jackson (English for “son of Jack”) [1]
    • James (Hebrew for “supplanter”)
    • Jameson (English and Scottish for “son of James”)
    • Jude (Hebrew for “praised”)
    • Lucas (Greek for “man from Lucania”)
    • Michael (Hebrew for “who is like God?”)
    • Nathaniel (Hebrew for “gift of God, God has given”)
    • Ray (French and German for “wise protector”)
    • Ryan (Irish for “little king”)
    • Silas (Latin for “woods”)
    • Trace (English and Irish for “brave”)
    • Vincent (Latin for “conquering, victorious”)
    • William (French and German for “will helmet, protection”)
    • Xander (Greek for “defender of the people”)
    • Zane (Hebrew and Arabic for “God is gracious, beauty”)
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Unique Middle Names for Boys

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  1. Pick a unique middle name that stands out from the crowd. Many parents love unique, trendy names, but it’s also a good idea to choose a name that will grow with your baby. If you’re thinking of a more traditional first name, consider a unique middle name to make your son feel special. Here are some examples:
    • Akirou (Japanese for “autumn son”)
    • Alfonso (German, Spanish, and Italian for “noble and ready”)
    • Andrés (Spanish and Icelandic for “manly”)
    • Asher (Hebrew for “blessed”)
    • Atticus (Latin for “from Attica”)
    • Avrum (Yiddish for “father of many”)
    • Cochise (Apache for “oak, wood”)
    • Cyrus (Greek for “far-sighted, young”)
    • Damon (Greek for “to tame”)
    • Donovan (Irish for “descendant of Donndubhán”)
    • Emery (German for “industrious, powerful, ruler”)
    • Emmett (English and German for “universal”)
    • Helios (Greek for “sun god”)
    • Horacio (Spanish for “hour, time”)
    • Ignacio (Spanish for “fiery”)
    • Imani (Swahili for “faith”)
    • Jamal (Arabic for “beauty”)
    • Jax (American for “son of Jack”)
    • Jayce (Greek for “healer”)
    • Nikhil (Sanskrit for “whole, entire”)
    • Orlando (Italian for “famous land”)
    • Perry (English and Welsh for “pear tree”)
    • Ramsay (English for “garlic island”)
    • Randall (German for “wolf shield”) [2]
    • Sebastian (Latin for “someone from Sebasate, venerable”)
    • Stone (English for “rock, dweller by the rocks”)
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Short Middle Names for Boys

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  1. Choose a short middle name to accompany a longer first name. Baby name expert Tara Collins says many parents choose shorter middle names to link the first and last name. [3] If you plan on using a longer first name, a short middle name can provide a sense of balance to make sure your baby’s full name flows well together. Here are some of our favorite short boy names :
    • Alon (Hebrew for “oak tree”)
    • Brock (English for “badger”)
    • Chad (English for “protector, defender, warrior”)
    • Chase (English for “chase, hunt”)
    • Clark (English for “cleric”)
    • Cole (English for “charcoal”)
    • Dion (Greek for “follower of Dionysus”)
    • Henry (German for “home ruler”)
    • Jack (English for “God is gracious”)
    • Jacob (Hebrew for “supplanter”)
    • Jeong (Korean for “quiet, still, gentle, virtuous, loyal”)
    • Kurt (German for “brave counsel”)
    • Liam (Irish for “helmet of will, protection”)
    • Logan (Scottish for “little hollow”)
    • Mason (German for “stoneworker”)
    • Noah (Hebrew for “rest”)
    • Ross (Scottish for “headland”)
    • Tad (Greek and Aramaic for “heart”)
    • Tripp (Latin for “third”)
    • Uri (Hebrew for “my light”)
    • Van (English for “marsh”)
    • Yūki (Japanese for “excellence, superiority, gentleness, permanence”)
    • Zeke (Hebrew for “God will strengthen”)
    • Need more ideas? Check out our Middle Name Generator !
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How to Choose a Middle Name

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    Say the full name out loud. If you already have your baby boy’s first name picked out, try saying the full name aloud with different middle names. This will help you find a name that flows well together, as well as help make sure the name is easy enough to pronounce.
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    Pay attention to initials. You may think you’ve found the perfect middle name, but take the time to write the full name down. Pay special attention to the initials to make sure they don’t accidentally spell anything inappropriate or embarrassing. Writing the name down will also help you make sure it isn’t too hard to spell!
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    Consider honoring a family member. “A lot of people want to honor their heritage, their background, their traditional family names, and things like that,” says Collins. “It’s a really good opportunity to use those things in middle names.” [4] If there’s a name that’s been passed down for generations or you have an older male relative you really admire, consider using that name as your baby’s middle name. This will allow you to pay your respects to your family while still having the opportunity to choose a unique first name.
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      References

      1. ↑ https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/parenting/g32473023/middle-names-for-boys/
      2. ↑ https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/parenting/g32473023/middle-names-for-boys/
      3. ↑ Tara Collins. Baby Name Expert. Expert Interview
      4. ↑ Tara Collins. Baby Name Expert. Expert Interview

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