Firstly huge congratulations on your baby boy!! You also deserve another big congratulation as you have already done most of the hard work when it comes to his name by choosing his first name – Oliver.
Naming a baby is a big responsibility and it can take a long time to find the perfect name. You have done it though, well done!
You have decided on the name Oliver but your naming journey isn’t over yet. Now you need to find the perfect middle name to compliment Oliver.
To help you out, we have put together a list of amazing names that will make great middle names for your little Oliver. Our list is a mix of traditional and more unique boys’ names, all of which will compliment the name Oliver perfectly.
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What Does The Name Oliver Mean?
The name Oliver comes from English origin and it means descendant of the ancestor.
Although some people may believe the name Oliver is somehow linked to the Olive tree, Oliver is in fact derived from the old Norse name Alefir. Alefir means ancestor’s descendants.
Common nicknames for the name Oliver include Oli, Olly, Ollie, and Ol.
Oliver first made an impact on the name chart in 2000 when it shot up the charts to number 305 in the top 1000 baby boy names. Its rise to popularity has continued and in 2009 it moved into the top 100, and then the top 10 in 2017. In 2019 and 2020 it stole the number 3 spot.
Middle Names For Oliver
- Oliver Adam
- Oliver Alexander
- Oliver Andrew
- Oliver Anthony
- Oliver Austen
- Oliver Axel
- Oliver Bennett
- Oliver Blake
- Oliver Brady
- Oliver Bryson
- Oliver Callum
- Oliver Carson
- Oliver Chad
- Oliver Charles
- Oliver Chase
- Oliver Christopher
- Oliver Cole
- Oliver Connor
- Oliver Corey
- Oliver Curtis
- Oliver Damien
- Oliver Daniel
- Oliver David
- Oliver Declan
- Oliver Dylan
- Oliver Edison
- Oliver Edmund
- Oliver Edward
- Oliver Elliot
- Oliver Ethan
- Oliver Evan
- Oliver Felix
- Oliver Finlay
- Oliver Finn
- Oliver Francis
- Oliver Frank
- Oliver Franklin
- Oliver Frederick
- Oliver Gabriel
- Oliver Gavin
- Oliver George
- Oliver Grant
- Oliver Gregory
- Oliver Hamish
- Oliver Harry
- Oliver Henry
- Oliver Holden
- Oliver Hugh
- Oliver Idris
- Oliver Isaac
- Oliver Jack
- Oliver Jackson
- Oliver James
- Oliver Jason
- Oliver Jasper
- Oliver Jefferson
- Oliver Jeffrey
- Oliver Joseph
- Oliver Joshua
- Oliver Josiah
- Oliver Jude
- Oliver Julian
- Oliver Julius
- Oliver Kaden
- Oliver Karl
- Oliver Kyle
- Oliver Lachlan
- Oliver Lance
- Oliver Liam
- Oliver Logan
- Oliver Louis
- Oliver Lowell
- Oliver Lucas
- Oliver Lucca
- Oliver Luke
- Oliver Mason
- Oliver Matthew
- Oliver Mattox
- Oliver Max
- Oliver Michael
- Oliver Mitchell
- Oliver Nate
- Oliver Nathan
- Oliver Newel
- Oliver Noah
- Oliver Nolan
- Oliver Owen
- Oliver Paul
- Oliver Patrick
- Oliver Quentin
- Oliver Rory
- Oliver Russell
- Oliver Ryan
- Oliver Stephen
- Oliver Teddy
- Oliver Thomas
- Oliver Timothy
- Oliver Troy
- Oliver Victor
- Oliver William
- Oliver Zachary
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Finding The Right Middle Name
For many parents finding the perfect middle names is just as important as finding the first name.
While other parents allow themselves to have a little more fun when choosing, as they feel, the middle name is slightly less important as it is not a name that your child will use every day.
But with that said, do not let the wrong middle name take away from all your hard work of finding the perfect first name.
If you really fancy a challenge, you could go for two middle names. In the US, you are only legally required to have a first name and a surname on your birth certificate. Anything more than that is down to personal choice.
Where To Look For Inspiration
As it’s been said most people do not use their middle name on a daily basis so you can take a step away from the more traditional names and opt for something more wild and wacky.
Here are a few ideas of places to look for inspiration for middle names for Oliver if you are running out of ideas.
Family Tradition
The most common place to start is with your own family. Many families have a tradition of passing down a middle name from one generation to another or choosing a middle name that begins with a certain letter.
While you may decide on a middle name to honor a relative. This could be a grandparent, aunt, or even a maiden name.
Take a good look into your family history and you’re sure to find a name that is both perfect for your child and connects them to their family heritage even before they are old enough to understand the connection.
Maybe you have some Native American heritage that you would like to embrace. If so check out some of our favorite Navajo names with meanings here.
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Two Is Better Than One
Maybe you and your partner had a first name choice that didn’t make the cut for a variety of reasons.
You may be able to use that second place first name as a middle name. Most first names make great middle names so you don’t have to worry if you want to use the first name as your baby’s middle name.
Memories Or Place Names
Celebrities are not the only people who can use place names for their children’s names. They are actually quite trendy at the moment.
So if you and your partner have a special place that holds some fond memories or even a favorite destination, go for it.
What To Be Careful Of When Choosing That Perfect Middle Name
Middle names are an opportunity to be a little wilder and daring with your children’s names. After all, it is not the name that they will be using every day.
This is why you will often find people with some weird and wonderful middle names that their parents couldn’t let go of but also could not justify as a first name.
But there are still a few things that you need to consider when choosing that perfect middle name.
Potential For An Unfortunate Nickname
You need to put yourself into the mind of a child and think as they do. If you can think up some cruel and not very nice names to tease your child then you bet that any child in the playground can too.
Initials
Remember that your children’s initials will often be written down on display so you need to ensure that they do not spell out any unfortunate words.
With Oliver as a first name, there is always the chance that their initials could potentially spell out some less than desirable things.
Flow Of The Entire Name
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When you have decided on that perfect first name, along with the perfect middle and of course you already know the surname, you need to check that it all flows together and is not too clunky when you say it out loud.
If you have any doubts get a second opinion from friends and family and say the full name in conversation.
If you find yourself tripping over your words or the name sounds clunky, there’s a pretty good chance that it is not the right combination of names.
Different Ways To Spell Oliver
There are a few variations of the name Oliver. Here are a few of our favorites:
1. Olliver
2. Ollyver
3. Olyver
Cute Sibling Names That Go With Oliver
If you have more than one child, finding names that go well together is another important factor that you may want to consider.
Remember that you will probably say your little ones’ names millions of times together so it is important that they flow well. Here are a few sibling names for boys and girls that go well with the name Oliver.
- Oliver and Alice
- Oliver and Eleanor
- Oliver and Ivy
- Oliver and Georgina
- Oliver and Phoebe
- Oliver and Arthur
- Oliver and Edward
- Oliver and Henry
- Oliver and Hugo
- Oliver and Rufus
The Final Thought
That brings us to the end of our list of middle names for Oliver. We hope you have taken some inspiration from this and have lots of new ideas. Maybe you have found the perfect middle name for your little prince Oliver.
But if not there is no need to panic if you still haven’t found the perfect middle name, there are plenty of names out there to choose from.
For some further inspiration check out our list of unique boy names starting with Jha or if you are looking for something a little different take a look at our list of geeky baby names.