You are having a little boy – firstly huge congratulations. And even bigger congrats on the fact that you have actually decided on a first name.
But that name journey is not over yet, and your next task is to find the perfect middle name that compliments Alexander.
To help you out, we have put together a list of some amazing middle names. Our list is a mix of traditional and unique, either of which will complement Alexander perfectly.
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What Does The Name Alexander Mean
A Latin variation of Alexandros, Alexander means defender of men. The name is famously associated with 4th century BCE Macedonian King Alexander the Great. The name is also attributed to dozens of Christian saints.
Alexander has been one of the most popular names in the U.S. since 1900, and in 2020 it was the 10th most popular name in America. Famous Alexanders include Swedish Actor Alexander SkarsgÄrd, and Alexander Hamilton, the inspiration for the Tony award-winning musical Hamilton.
Middle Names For Alexander
- Alexander Alan
- Alexander Arlo
- Alexander Arthur
- Alexander Baxter
- Alexander Benedict
- Alexander Benjamin
- Alexander Bennett
- Alexander Blake
- Alexander Brody
- Alexander Bryce
- Alexander Caleb
- Alexander Cameron
- Alexander Campbell
- Alexander Charles
- Alexander Chase
- Alexander Christopher
- Alexander Daniel
- Alexander David
- Alexander Devon
- Alexander Drake
- Alexander Eden
- Alexander Edwin
- Alexander Eli
- Alexander Elias
- Alexander Elijah
- Alexander Elliott
- Alexander Ellis
- Alexander Emerson
- Alexander Emmett
- Alexander Ezra
- Alexander Finn
- Alexander Flynn
- Alexander Fox
- Alexander Francis
- Alexander Frankie
- Alexander Freddie
- Alexander Frederick
- Alexander Fyfe
- Alexander George
- Alexander Gray
- Alexander Gregory
- Alexander Hamilton
- Alexander Hank
- Alexander Harley
- Alexander Harrison
- Alexander Henry
- Alexander Hugh
- Alexander Isaac
- Alexander James
- Alexander Jamie
- Alexander Jaxon
- Alexander Jeremy
- Alexander Joseph
- Alexander Kai
- Alexander Kane
- Alexander Keith
- Alexander Kyle
- Alexander Laurence
- Alexander Leaf
- Alexander Lee
- Alexander Leo
- Alexander Levi
- Alexander Liam
- Alexander Lincoln
- Alexander Logan
- Alexander Louis
- Alexander Mason
- Alexander Matthew
- Alexander Michael
- Alexander Miles
- Alexander Milo
- Alexander Mitchell
- Alexander Morrison
- Alexander Nathan
- Alexander Noah
- Alexander Oakley
- Alexander Oliver
- Alexander Oscar
- Alexander Owen
- Alexander Patrick
- Alexander Paul
- Alexander Philip
- Alexander Rafe
- Alexander Reuben
- Alexander Richard
- Alexander Riley
- Alexander Rowan
- Alexander Rupert
- Alexander Ryan
- Alexander Samuel
- Alexander Sebastian
- Alexander Spencer
- Alexander Stanley
- Alexander Steven
- Alexander Taylor
- Alexander Teddy
- Alexander Theodore
- Alexander Winter
- Alexander Wren
- Alexander Xavier
- Alexander Zachary
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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 names 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 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.
You may want to pay homage to some of your favorite family names from the ’50s, check out some of our top picks 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 The 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 Josiah as a first name, there is always the chance that their initials could 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 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 Alexander
There are a few variations of Alexander. Here are some of the more unique ones:
- Alecksander
- Aleksander
- Alekzander
- Alexxander
- Allecksander
Cute Sibling Names That Go With Alexander
If you have more than one child, finding names that go well together is another important factor that you may need to consider.
Remember that you will probably say your little ones’ 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 with Alexander.
- Alexander and Gabriel
- Alexander and Luke
- Alexander and Marcus
- Alexander and Nico
- Alexander and Theodore
- Alexander and Aria
- Alexander and Callista
- Alexander and Eliza
- Alexander and Maria
- Alexander and Sophia
The Final Thought
That is the end of our list of middle names for Alexander, hopefully, you have taken some inspiration from it. Maybe you have even found the perfect middle name for your little boy.
But if not there is no need to panic, there are plenty of other name options out there. Check out our 20 Best Names That Mean Lust for some further inspiration.
