You have chosen a beautiful name for your daughter: Mia and just when you think that your naming journey is over, it’s time to find the perfect middle name to go along with it.
To help you with your choices we have put together some of the best middle names for Mia.
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What Does The Name Mia Mean
The name Mia is diminutive of the name Maria, which is derived from the Hebrew name Miryam. It is believed that originally Mia stemmed from the ancient Egyptian word Mr, which means beloved.
Mia has also been linked to the Italian word mia that means mine, as well as being derived from the Slavic word Mila which means dear or darling.
Middle Names For Mia
- Mia Abigail
- Mia Adele
- Mia Alexandra
- Mia Anais
- Mia Anna
- Mia Annabelle
- Mia Amy
- Mia Amelia
- Mia Bailey
- Mia Belle
- Mia Bernice
- Mia Beth
- Mia Bethany
- Mia Blythe
- Mia Brianne
- Mia Bridget
- Mia Brielle
- Mia Brigette
- Mia Brigit
- Mia Briony
- Mia Brooke
- Mia Caprice
- Mia Caroline
- Mia Carson
- Mia Carys
- Mia Cassidy
- Mia Catherine
- Mia Cecile
- Mia Celeste
- Mia Celine
- Mia Charlotte
- Mia Charmaine
- Mia Christine
- Mia Claire
- Mia Clementine
- Mia Coral
- Mia Darcy
- Mia Dawn
- Mia Delaney
- Mia Elinor
- Mia Elisabeta
- Mia Elise
- Mia Elizabeth
- Mia Eloise
- Mia Emily
- Mia Estelle
- Mia Evangeline
- Mia Evelyn
- Mia Faith
- Mia Fay
- Mia Faye
- Mia Felicity
- Mia Fern
- Mia Frances
- Mia Francesca
- Mia Geneva
- Mia Genevieve
- Mia Georgina
- Mia Grace
- Mia Gwendolen
- Mia Hailey
- Mia Halle
- Mia Harriet
- Mia Helen
- Mia Hope
- Mia Isabel
- Mia Ivy
- Mia Jacqueline
- Mia Jade
- Mia Jane
- Mia James
- Mia Jasmine
- Mia Jean
- Mia Jeannie
- Mia Jocelyn
- Mia Jolie
- Mia Josephine
- Mia Joy
- Mia Juliet
- Mia June
- Mia Kaitlyn
- Mia Katherine
- Mia Keren
- Mia Kim
- Mia Kirrilee
- Mia Kristine
- Mia Laine
- Mia Laura
- Mia Laurel
- Mia Leilani
- Mia Leonie
- Mia Linden
- Mia Liv
- Mia Lorraine
- Mia Louise
- Mia Lucille
- Mia Lydia
- Mia Lynne
- Mia Megan
- Mia Naomi
- Mia Nicole
- Mia Noelle
- Mia Olivia
- Mia Paige
- Mia Pearl
- Mia Penelope
- Mia Phoebe
- Mia Rebecca
- Mia Renee
- Mia Rhiannon
- Mia Rosalie
- Mia Rose
- Mia Ruby
- Mia Sarah
- Mia Scarlett
- Mia Sigourney
- Mia Sigrid
- Mia Simone
- Mia Skye
- Mia Sofia
- Mia Sophie
- Mia Sue
- Mia Taylor
- Mia Victoria
- Mia Violet
- Mia Vivienne
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Why You Need A Middle Name
There are a few different reasons why parents feel that their children need to have a middle name. Here are a few for you to consider if you are still on the fence about whether Mia really needs a middle name or not.
To Set Them Apart
That’s right giving your baby a middle name can help to distinguish them from other children with the same name in their class.
But with that said this will not always apply and depends very much on whether your baby girl has a super popular name or something that is a little more unique.
Middle Name Equals Better Behavior
We all remember as children when our parents used our full name that we were in big trouble. It is a common parenting hack to use your children’s full names when telling them off and there is actually research that has proved that behavior improves.
Being reminded of your middle name actually leads to an increase in good behavior.
Alternative Name option
Every parent hopes that their children love the name we choose for them but it’s not always the case despite our best intentions.
So in cases such as this by providing your little one with a middle name gives them the option of using it as an alternative to their first name.
Finding The Right Middle Name
For some parents finding the right middle name is just as important as finding the first name.
While other parents allow themselves to have a little more fun when choosing a middle name as they feel they are slightly less important as it is not the name the child will use every day.
But with that said, don’t let the wrong middle name take away from all your hard work finding the perfect first name for your little one.
If you really fancy a challenge, you could opt for two middle names. You’re only legally required to have a first name and a surname on your birth certificate in the US. Anything after that is simply 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 weird and wacky.
Here are a few ideas of where to look for inspiration for middle names if you are looking for some inspiration.
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Family Tradition
The most common place to start for most people 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, uncle, or even a maiden name.
Take a good look into your family history and you’re sure to find a name that is perfect for your child and connects them to their family heritage, even before they are old enough to understand the connection.
You may have some Samoan heritage and would like to honor a relative from there with your daughter’s middle name, take a look at the list of our Samoan Girl Names for some further inspiration.
Two Is Better Than One
Maybe you and your partner had a first name choice that was pipped at the post for a variety of reasons.
The middle name may be a way to use that second place first name in your baby’s full name as their middle name. As most first names also make great middle names, there’s nothing to worry about.
Memories Or Place Names
Celebrities are not the only people who can use place names for their children’s names. They are actually very trendy at the moment.
So if you and your partner have a special place that holds some fond memories or 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 they will be using every day.
This is why you often find people with some weird and wonderful middle names that their parents just couldn’t let go of but also couldn’t justify as a first name. There are a few things that you need to consider when choosing the 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 can 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 Mia as a first name, there is always the chance that their initials could potentially spell out some less than desirable words.
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Flow Of Entire Name
When you decide on the 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 family and friends and say the full name in conversation.
If the name sounds clunky or you are tripping over your words, there’s a pretty good chance that it is not the right combination of names.
Different Ways To Spell Mia
There are a few variations of Mia. Here are some of our favorites:
- Mea
- Meah
- Miia
- Miyah
Cute Sibling Names That Go Perfectly With Mia
If you have more than one child or plan on having anymore, finding a name that goes well together is another important factor that you 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 together. Here are a few suggestions for sibling names that work well with Mia.
- Mia and Adam
- Mia and Evan
- Mia and Evan
- Mia and Owen
- Mia and Jude
- Mia and Freya
- Mia and Estelle
- Mia and Lara
- Mia and Carla
- Mia and Ava
The Final Thought
That brings us to the end of our list of the perfect middle names for Mia. Hopefully, you have found the right one for your little girl but if not then we hope that you have at least decided on whether you want a unique name or a more traditional one.
For some further inspiration why not check out our Rock Baby Names or Fantastic bird names.
