You are having a little girl – huge congratulations! And even bigger congratulations on the fact that you have actually decided on a first name.
But that’s not the end of the name dilemma, your next task is to find the perfect middle name that compliments Lily.
To help you out we have put together some of our favorite middle names for Lily. Our list is a mix of traditional and a little more unique either of which will go perfectly with Lily. We have also added some great advice for choosing a middle name and how to avoid a naming disaster.
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What Does The Name Lily Mean
Lily is a name of English origin and refers to the flower of the same name.
The name was derived from the Latin name for the flower lilium, which itself is derived from the Greek leirion.
It is one of the most popular of the flower names and is making a come back. This is thanks to its cool and elegant sound as well as it being a symbol of purity and innocence.
The name is currently extremely popular in the United Kingdom and is ranked as number 35 in the US top 1000 names.
Middle Names For Lily
- Lily Adele
- Lily Amber
- Lily Amelie
- Lily Anastasia
- Lily Angelina
- Lily Annabelle
- Lily Anne
- Lily Ashleigh
- Lily Belle
- Lily Beth
- Lily Bree
- Lily Brianne
- Lily Caitlin
- Lily Cameron
- Lily Camille
- Lily Cate
- Lily Catherine
- Lily Charlotte
- Lily Claire
- Lily Colette
- Lily Corryn
- Lily Danielle
- Lily Dream
- Lily Elaine
- Lily Elize
- Lily Elizabeth
- Lily Elle
- Lily Ember
- Lily Emma
- Lily Emily
- Lily Estelle
- Lily Fawn
- Lily Faye
- Lily Fiona
- Lily Floss
- Lily Francis
- Lily Gayle
- Lily Georgina
- Lily Grace
- Lily Harper
- Lily Helene
- Lily Honor
- Lily Hope
- Lily Ida
- Lily Iris
- Lily Isabelle
- Lily Jade
- Lily Jaelyn
- Lily Jane
- Lily Jannet
- Lily Jen
- Lily Joy
- Lily June
- Lily Kansas
- Lily Kate
- Lily Kay
- Lily Kristine
- Lily Lane
- Lily Lake
- Lily Lorraine
- Lily Luna
- Lily Mae
- Lily Maeve
- Lily Madeleine
- Lily Marie
- Lily Margaret
- Lily May
- Lily Michele
- Lily Moon
- Lily Noelle
- Lily Noris
- Lily Nicole
- Lily Odette
- Lily Olivia
- Lily Olva
- Lily Paige
- Lily Patience
- Lily Pearl
- Lily Quinn
- Lily Rae
- Lily Raine
- Lily Rose
- Lily Ryann
- Lily Sabine
- Lily Scarlett
- Lily Sky
- Lily Sophia
- Lily Tatum
- Lily Tess
- Lily Theresa
- Lily Veda
- Lily Violet
- Lily Waverly
- Lily Wiley
- Lily Wray
- Lily Xandera
- Lily Xaviera
- Lily Yula
- Lily Yvonne
- Lily Zaharia
- Lily Zora
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Finding The Right Middle Name
For many parents finding the perfect middle name 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 that is a little more wild and wacky.
Here are a few ideas of where to look for some inspiration for a middle name 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 to 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 Pacific Island family heritage that you would like to embrace, check out some of our favorite Polynesian names with meanings here.
Two Is Better Than One
Maybe you or your partner had a first name choice that didn’t quite hit the grade for a variety of reasons.
You may be able to use that second place first name as a middle name. As most if not all first names also make great middle names, there’s nothing to worry about.
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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 Lily 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
When you have decided on that perfect first name, along with the perfect middle name 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.
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Different Ways to Spell Lily
There are a few variations of Lily. Here are some of our favorite ones:
- Lilly
- Lillie
- Lili
- Lilleigh
- Lileigh
Cute Sibling Names That Go With Lily
If you have more than one child or plan on having more, finding names that go well together is another important factor that you may need to consider.
Remember that you will probably say your little one’s names a million times together so it is important that they flow well. Here are a few suggestions for sibling names that work well together.
- Lily and Jasmine
- Lily and Ruby
- Lily and Violet
- Lily and Ivy
- Lily and Hannah
- Lily and George
- Lily and Jack
- Lily and Finn
- Lily and Joseph
- Lily and Isaac
The Final Thought
That brings us to the end of our list of middle names for Lily, hopefully, you have found the perfect middle name for your little princess.
But if not we hope you have taken some inspiration from our list. There is no need to panic if you haven’t found the perfect name as there are plenty of options out there. You might be looking for a name that has a particular meaning such as sunset or gold and silver.
