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100 middle names for Ella

Last modified on Wednesday 17 November 2021

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Choosing a name for your baby is a big decision and if you're opting for a middle name as well, you want to make sure they go well together.

Luckily, there are loads of lovely names that work perfectly with Ella.

Thought to come from English and German, Ella means 'fairy maiden'.

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Ella works just as well with long middle names like Charlotte as it does with shorter girl's names such as Ivy. It also makes a perfect pairing with flower names like Lily and Rose.

Here are 100 of our favourite girls' middle names to choose from.

These gorgeous middle names are listed in alphabetical order, making it easy to find names beginning with a certain letter.

Tips for picking the perfect middle name

If you're looking for the perfect middle name for your new baby girl, these handy tips should help you choose.

Say it out loud

When thinking about middle names, make sure you write down the first name, middle name and surname together – and say them out loud!

That way you can make sure the names work well with each other and you don't accidentally spell out anything rude or have an unintentional rhymes in there like Ella Bella, for example.

Think about initials

Don't forget to look at the initials. Ella Elizabeth Kaur may be a lovely name, but you may not like the initials, EEK.

Search the family tree

Honour a family member and discover unusual vintage names by taking inspiration from your family tree. Grandparents, great grandparents and great aunts can be a brilliant source of retro names.

Think about nicknames

Some people prefer to go by their middle name instead of their first name when they're older, so giving your baby a cool middle name gives them plenty of options to choose from.

Looking for more baby name inspiration? Check out the articles below and chat to other parents about middle names in our forum.

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