Congratulations on your baby girl! It would seem another congratulations are also in order, you have chosen your daughter’s name. Jane is a very sweet name for a baby girl, well done for deciding on a name your daughter will love.
Your name journey is not quite over yet as now you have to find the cutest middle name for Jane.
To help you out, we have put together a list of some amazing middle names that will complement Jane. Our list is a mix of traditional and unique names, so you are certain to find the perfect middle name for Jane here.
In this article
- What Does The Name Jane Mean?
- Middle Names For Jane
- More Cute Middle Names For Jane
- Why You Need A Middle Name
- Finding The Right Middle Name
- Where To Look For Inspiration
- What To Be Careful Of When Choosing That Perfect Middle Name
- Potential For An Unfortunate Nickname
- Different Ways To Spell Jane
- Cute Sibling Names That Go With Jane
- The Final Thought
What Does The Name Jane Mean?
The name Jane is of English origin and means God is Gracious. As well as being an English name, Jane can be traced back to having both Hebrew and French origins.
Jane has been a very popular name over the years. Its popularity was so high throughout history, there are even phrases like ‘plain Jane’ and ‘Jane Doe’ coined after the name.
Jane first gained popularity in the mid 16th Century, where it began to be used as an alternative to the name Joan.
Middle Names For Jane
- Jane Autumn
- Jane Amelie
- Jane Amelia
- Jane Ava
- Jane Anne
- Jane Aurora
- Jane Alex
- Jane Alexa
- Jane Alicia
- Jane Aurelia
- Jane Avery
- Jane Addison
- Jane Arabella
- Jane Adeline
- Jane Ariel
- Jane Avril
- Jane Beatrice
- Jane Bianca
- Jane Brielle
- Jane Brianne
- Jane Carolina
- Jane Cassandra
- Jane Cordelia
- Jane Cecilia
- Jane Carrie
- Jane Catherine
- Jane Delilah
- Jane Daphne
- Jane Delphine
- Jane Demi
- Jane Eva
- Jane Evangeline
- Jane Eliza
- Jane Elodie
- Jane Eloise
- Jane Emily
- Jane Elizabeth
- Jane Emmeline
- Jane Emma
- Jane Francine
- Jane Felicity
- Jane Fiona
- Jane Francesca
- Jane Georgina
- Jane Guinevere
- Jane Georgia
- Jane Hermione
- Jane Henrietta
- Jane Heather
- Jane Harriette
- Jane Imogen
- Jane Isabella
- Jane Isobel
- Jane Ivy
- Jane Josephine
- Jane Katherine
- Jane Kimberley
- Jane Kelsey
- Jane Kacey
- Jane Katelyn
- Jane Katrina
- Jane Leticia
- Jane Lucinda
- Jane Lucy
- Jane Louisa
- Jane Leandra
- Jane Lorelei
- Jane Makenzie
- Jane Marie
- Jane Mellissa
- Jane Merida
- Jane Meredith
- Jane Miranda
- Jane Olivia
- Jane Ottilie
- Jane Ophelia
- Jane Paloma
- Jane Pandora
- Jane Rosalie
- Jane Rosemary
- Jane Serena
- Jane Sienna
- Jane Summer
- Jane Sophia
- Jane Tatiana
- Jane Tabitha
- Jane Theodora
- Jane Victoria
- Jane Violet
- Jane Vivienne
- Jane Veronica
- Jane Vanessa
- Jane Valerie
- Jane Willow
- Jane Xanthe
More Cute Middle Names For Jane
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Still not feeling inspired? Here are some more middle names that go with Jane. We hope you find one you like!
- Jane Annabelle
- Jane Adelaide
- Jane Antonia
- Jane Bethany
- Jane Eleanor
- Jane Estelle
- Jane Esme
- Jane Eleanora
- Jane Eileen
- Jane Elyse
- Jane Emmy
- Jane Frances
- Jane Caitlin
- Jane Cara
- Jane Cora
- Jane Charlotte
- Jane Helena
- Jane Florence
- Jane Daisy
- Jane Gianna
- Jane Kassandra
- Jane Lillian
- Jane Lily
- Jane Leanna
- Jane Maddison
- Jane Matilda
- Jane Natalie
- Jane Naomi
- Jane Philippa
- Jane Poppy
- Jane Persephone
- Jane Rowan
- Jane Shelby
- Jane Taylor
- Jane Teresa
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 Jane really needs a middle name or not.
To Set Them Apart
Yes, 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 a little more unique.
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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 name when telling them off and there is actually research that has proved it improves children’s behavior.
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 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 less important as it is not the name their 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 with two middle names instead of one. In the US you are legally required to have a first name and a surname on your birth certificate. Anything more is down to personal choice.
Where To Look For Inspiration
As it has 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 some places where you can look for middle name inspiration if you are running out of ideas.
Family Tradition
The most common place to start with is 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 starts with a certain letter.
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Some parents choose a middle name for their baby which honors a relative or loved one. 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 perfect for your baby and connects them to their family heritage, even before they are old enough to understand that connection.
Maybe you have some Native Americans in your family that you’d like to embrace. Check out some of our favorite Navajo names with meanings here.
Two Is Better Than One
Maybe you or your partner had a first name choice that didn’t make the grade for a variety of reasons.
You may be able to use that second place first name as a middle name. Most, if not all, first names also make a great middle name.
Memories Or Place Names
Celebrities are not the only people who can use places for their children’s names. Using a place name is actually quite trendy at the moment.
If you and your partner have a special place that holds 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 Jane 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’ve 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 Jane
Jane has been a common female name for centuries and there are many different spellings and variations from other countries. Here are some examples of the different ways to spell Jane:
- Jana (Polish, Latvian, Slovak)
- Janeczka (Polish)
- Janes (Swedish, Dutch, Finnish)
- Janet (English)
- Janete (Portuguese)
- Jayne (English)
- Jeanne (French)
- Jenica (Romanian)
- Jenka (Czech)
- Jenne (Dutch)
- Jinn (Celtic)
- Joan (English)
Cute Sibling Names That Go With Jane
If you have more than one child, finding cute names that go well together is another important factor for you to consider.
Remember that you will probably say your little one’s names together a million times a day so it is important that they flow well. Here are a few suggestions for sibling names that work well together.
- Jane and Violet
- Jane and Ivy
- Jane and Rosemary
- Jane and Eliza
- Jane and Olivia
- Jane and Richard
- Jane and Henry
- Jane and Ethan
- Jane and George
- Jane and Jack
The Final Thought
That is the end of our list of middle names for Jane, hopefully, you have taken some inspiration from it. Maybe you have even found the perfect middle name for your little girl.
But if not there is no need to panic, there are plenty of other name options out there. Check out our Nerdy girl names or Gothic names for some further inspiration.
