41 pretty first and middle baby name combinations
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41 pretty first and middle baby name combinations
1. Alexis Wren
This is a strong name combination for any baby, whatever their sex.
Alexis means 'defender' and Wren means 'ruler', so your baby is bound to rush to your defence, fighting off anything that might come your way.
2. Amelia Lily
The letter 'L' in this name means it rolls off the tongue nicely.
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Amelia means 'industrious', but Lily is a flower – the contrasting images make for an interesting name, ideal for a girl who's feminine and hard-working.
3. Aurelia Lilac
Picking a colour or flower for a middle name means you can put something a bit more unique at the front, if you want to.
Aurelia, pronounced 'Aw-reh-lee-ah' or 'Aw-ree-lee-ah', means golden. So, in front of Lilac, it would mean 'golden flower'. How sweet!
4. Aurora Rose
Aurora has risen in popularity over the past few years, climbing 11 places in the top 100 baby girls' names, to be 69th most popular in England and Wales.
The pretty princess name Aurora means dawn, and Rose is after the flower. All of the 'R' letters in this name give it a lovely sound when it's said altogether.
5. Austin Conrad
You might think Austin has a slight American vibe to it, as it's the capital city of Texas, but paired with Conrad, it's a great option.
Austin means 'magic' or 'dignity' and Conrad means 'brave counsel', so together, these names will be an impressive pick for your son.
6. Autumn Rose
Why not try combining the season your baby will be born in with the name of your favourite flower?
You can make some lovely name combinations like Autumn Rose, Summer Lily or Winter Violet.
7. Chase Cooper
Chase Cooper sounds like the name of a secret agent in a Hollywood spy film, so you know it's a good'un!
Chase means 'dweller of hunting ground' and Cooper means 'maker and repairer of wooden vessels'. Will your baby boy be fast on their feet and good with their hands?
8. Eden Grey
Eden is a unisex name, but it's probably most associated with Belgian footballer Eden Hazard.
From the Bible, Eden means 'place of pleasure' or 'delight'. Having Grey in the middle gives the name a mystical vibe for a baby boy or girl.
9. Elijah James
Elijah means 'Yahweh is God', as this was the name of an Israelite prophet. James is of English origin, meaning 'supplanter', so combining the two names creates a East meets West tone.
10. Elizabeth Grace
You might be surprised to learn this name combination has a particularly religious connection.
Elizabeth means 'pledged to God' and partnered with Grace, meaning 'God's favour', it's a very holy name indeed!
11. Elliot Hadley
Hadley, meaning 'heather meadow', is barely used as a first name anymore, but it's getting more popular each year. We think having it as a middle name would still do it justice.
Pair it with Elliot, meaning 'Jehovah is God', for a staple name.
12. Emerson Blake
Emerson means 'son of Emery' and Blake means 'fair haired' or 'dark'.
It could just be because of 18th century writer and painter William Blake, but this name has a very arty, creative ring to it. Will your baby boy follow suit?
13. Esme Morgan
Esme, meaning 'esteem', has been a hit with recent parents – it's sat in the top 50 baby girls' names for the past couple of years.
Morgan, meaning 'sea defender', hasn't been as popular by itself, but it complements Esme nicely as a middle name.
14. Evelyn Layla
Did you wish upon a star for your baby girl? Evelyn means 'wished for child', while Layla means 'night'.
Put them together and you've got such a dreamy name combination – they sound good switched around, too.
15. Felix Reid
This is just the name for a happy, ginger baby. Literally. Felix means 'happy' and 'fortunate', and Reid means 'red-haired'.
You couldn't get a more perfect match!
16. Finley Grayson
Finley means 'fair-haired warrior' and Grayson means 'son of grey-haired one', so either way, your baby boy is set to have a head of fair hair with this name.
17. Finn Wilder
Finn Wilder is another name that sounds like it belongs on the big screen.
Finn means 'fair', and Wilder means 'hunter'. Trust us, you'll be 'hunting' for your little one in peekaboo games aplenty when they arrive.
18. Florence Eden
This name makes a nod to the Garden of Eden and the Bible, in both an obvious and subtle way.
Florence comes from the Latin word 'foretius', meaning blossom, so putting the names together inspires a blossoming garden of beauty and delight – perfectly feminine for a beautiful girl.
19. Heath Everett
Will your baby be a heathland dweller who's as brave as a wild boar? Maybe not, but that's what his name would mean if you called him Heath Everett.
20. Imogen Isla
It's not often you can pick two names beginning with the same letter, but the letters sound totally different.
Imogen means 'maiden', while Isla is the name of an Island off the west coat of Scotland. The different pronunciations of the 'I' means this name stays fresh and exciting, rather than Kardashian-esque.
21. Indie Rey
Please welcome to the stage ... Indie Rey! This name is so much like a singer's stage-name, it would give Madonna and Lady Gaga a run for their money.
Indie is a variation of India, after the country, and Rey means 'king'.
22. Jaxon Riley
Jaxon and Riley were in the top 60 baby boys' names for 2018, so why not put them together as a first and middle name?
Jaxon means 'god has been gracious', and Riley means 'valiant'. They make a complementary pair!
23. Jude Alexander
This is a classy and traditional sounding name, that's still quite unique as far as combinations go.
Jude means 'praise' and Alexander means 'defender of men'.
24. Kelsey Anna
Set your daughter up to be brave and graceful with her name: Kelsey means 'brave' and Anna means 'grace'.
Kelsey is less popular than Anna as a first name, so will help your little one stand out even more.
25. Lexi Harlow
It could be considered a nickname for Alexis, but Lexi is a cute name on its own, meaning 'defender'.
Harlow means 'rocky hill' and together with Lexi, it sounds like a fun pairing.
26. Libby Mae
Libby is a commonly used nickname for Elizabeth, meaning 'pledged to God', and Mae means 'bitter' or 'pearl'.
To be honest, Mae sounds sweet behind almost any name – Molly Mae, Isla Mae, Rosie Mae ... the possibilities are endless.
27. Lola Belle
Lola means 'lady of sorrows', and Belle means 'pretty' in French, so the names work as a great contrast to each other, for a well-balanced baby girl.
Well, maybe not so well-balanced on their feet to begin with!
28. Luca Alexander
Luca is a unisex baby name, so if you like the sound of this for a girl, the combination could easily be changed to Luca Alexandra or Luca Alessandra.
Luca stems from the names Luke and Lucas, which mean 'man from Luciana'. (That's a village in Spain, FYI).
29. Noah Hudson
Noah was the 4th most popular baby boys' name in 2018, so your son will be in good company if you pick this.
The subtle thing about this combination is that each name begins with the last letter of the other name. Noah, meaning 'rest' and 'comfort', starts with 'N' and ends with 'H'. Hudson, meaning 'Hugh's son', starts with 'H' and ends with 'N'.
30. Oliver Parker
Oliver has taken the top spot as the most popular baby boys' name for the past six years!
It means 'olive tree' and Parker means 'gamekeeper'. Alongside each other, the names have a clean, tight sound as they both end in 'er'.
31. Ophelia Grace
This pretty name combination is classy and cute. Ophelia means 'helper', so its meaning fits well with Grace.
If you're expecting your first baby girl, you can brilliantly call her the OG, too, standing for her name and 'original gangster'.
32. Oscar Jude
Even though Jude is a unisex name, when pairing it with Oscar, it seems to create an equal balance of the masculine and feminine.
Oscar means 'gentle friend' and Jude means 'praise', so we think a baby boy with this name will be quite the gentle giant.
33. Pearl Alora
Fancy an exotic name? Pearl Alora is a pretty option.
Pearl is inspired by the creamy white gemstone, and Alora means 'the Lord is my light'. Together, the names have a light and floaty tone.
34. Poppy Grace
It's fairly common now for parents to include a flower in their daughters' names, one way or another.
Poppy is a cute name, after the bright red flower. So if your baby has bright red cheeks, this name will be a fitting match.
Like Mae, Grace is another name that sounds nice behind a lot of others.
35. Ruben Felix
Ruben Felix is an ideal name for a boy, as Ruben means 'behold, a son' and Felix means 'lucky'. But if you love this name duo, just switch it to Ruby Felix to make it more feminine.
36. Sienna Ruby
Sienna gets its name from a city in Tuscany, whereas Ruby is named after the shiny red gemstone.
Whether you go for Sienna Ruby or Ruby Sienna, the name sounds just as lovely.
37. Sophia Harper
Sophia, meaning 'wisdom' and Harper, meaning 'harp player', are separately very popular names, so you might as well just create the ultimate combination!
38. Theo Benjamin
Theo, meaning 'gift of God', and Benjamin, meaning 'son of the right hand' make a sweet pair.
Although the names are quite distinctive on their own, they both have a softness and complement each other well.
39. Violet Auden
We're used to hearing Violet as a name, but Auden, meaning 'old friend' is much less popular nowadays.
This interesting name pairing is well worth a try if you want a name that's a bit different.
40. Xander Presley
Any name that begins with an 'X' will definitely stand out from the crowd, especially if it also includes the name of the King of Rock and Roll!
Xander means 'warrior' and Presley means 'from the priest's meadow', but we bet you're just thinking about Elvis, aren't you?
41. Zachary Robin
This is a strong, statement name for a baby boy that says 'cool and edgy', even if that's not exactly quite what it means.
Zachary means 'the lord has remembered', while Robin means 'bright fame'.
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