Middle Names

Middle name trends for girls

Kim Grundy — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 13:00:00 -0700

Today's parents are putting more thought into their girl’s middle name choice. Popular trends include old-fashioned or traditional middle names, such as Grace, Louise or Katherine. Flower names, such as Rose or Daisy, have started gaining popularity, as have virtue middle names, such as Hope, Joy and Faith.

Middle name trends for boys

Kim Grundy — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 14:00:00 -0800

Popular middle names for boys are trending toward traditional names, often paired with a unique name. Many parents may be passing on a family name in the form of a middle name for their baby boy. The use of “junior” also seems to be trending down, with more parents opting to include the father’s name as a middle name instead of a first name. Check out our list of the top middle names for boys.

Baby girl name guide

Kim Grundy — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 09:19:00 -0700

Searching for the perfect baby girl name can be overwhelming, which is why our baby girl name guide will come in handy. From finding your baby name style to helping your pick the right middle name and even twin baby names, our guide is a great starting point for your baby name search.

Choosing a middle name

Sarah W. Caron — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 17:58:00 -0700

The first name isn't the only name that parents need to select. And whereas the first name will follow your child throughout life, the middle name offers an opportunity to honor a loved on, connect with ancestors or even go wild. Here are a few suggestions on choosing a middle name for your baby.