Deciding on that perfect name for your little girl is a challenge. But now that you have chosen Poppy, your next challenge is finding that perfect middle name for Poppy.
We have put together some of our favorite middle names that complement Poppy. They range from the classic names of generations gone before to the more unique. This means that you are sure to find something that you love for your own little princess.
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What Does The Name Poppy Mean
The name Poppy is of Latin origin and means red flower.
Poppy is a name that sounds as though it has a little more spunk than the traditional delicate floral names. The name has been popular in the United Kingdom for many years and hit the top 5 in 2014. But now it is climbing the charts in the US, wherein 2016 it entered the Top 1000 list for the first time. And only three years later in 2019, it hit the Top 500.
In the UK it is most often used with children born in November, due to its association with Remembrance Day on November 11th. This day is when the memory of members of the Armed Forces who have been killed in the line of duty are remembered and honored.
The name is also popular with celebrities such as Jamie Oliver who called his eldest daughter Poppy Honey Rosie. It has also been used by celebrities such as Anthony Edwards, Jessica Capshaw, and Anna Paquin.
Middle Names For Poppy
- Poppy Acacia
- Poppy Adelaide
- Poppy Adeline
- Poppy Adelle
- Poppy Aimie
- Poppy Alexandra
- Poppy Alice
- Poppy Alyssa
- Poppy Amelia
- Poppy Anabelle
- Poppy Anastasia
- Poppy Angelina
- Poppy Anna
- Poppy Annabelle
- Poppy Anne
- Poppy Ariadne
- Poppy Ariel
- Poppy Athena
- Poppy Ava
- Poppy Beatrice
- Poppy Belinda
- Poppy Belle
- Poppy Blair
- Poppy Bloom
- Poppy Blossom
- Poppy Brianne
- Poppy Brielle
- Poppy Calliope
- Poppy Cameo
- Poppy Camille
- Poppy Cassandra
- Poppy Catherine
- Poppy Cecilia
- Poppy Charlotte
- Poppy Christelle
- Poppy Chloe
- Poppy Christabel
- Poppy Claire
- Poppy Darcy
- Poppy Dawn
- Poppy Delilah
- Poppy Eden
- Poppy Eleanor
- Poppy Elin
- Poppy Elise
- Poppy Eliza
- Poppy Elizabeth
- Poppy Ella
- Poppy Elle
- Poppy Ellen
- Poppy Eloise
- Poppy Emma
- Poppy Erin
- Poppy Esme
- Poppy Evangeline
- Poppy Eve
- Poppy Faith
- Poppy Fawn
- Poppy Faye
- Poppy Fiona
- Poppy Flora
- Poppy Frances
- Poppy Freya
- Poppy Gabrielle
- Poppy Gaia
- Poppy Genevieve
- Poppy Georgia
- Poppy Ginger
- Poppy Grace
- Poppy Gracelyn
- Poppy Guinevere
- Poppy Hannah
- Poppy Hazel
- Poppy Helen
- Poppy Hermione
- Poppy Hollie
- Poppy Imogen
- Poppy Indie
- Poppy Isabella
- Poppy Isla
- Poppy Isobel
- Poppy Isobelle
- Poppy Jada
- Poppy Jade
- Poppy Jaia
- Poppy Jane
- Poppy Jasmine
- Poppy Jayne
- Poppy Jennifer
- Poppy Jessica
- Poppy Joanna
- Poppy Josephine
- Poppy Josiane
- Poppy Julia
- Poppy Juliette
- Poppy June
- Poppy Kate
- Poppy Katherine
- Poppy Kathleen
- Poppy Katrina
- Poppy Kay
- Poppy Kayla
- Poppy Kendra
- Poppy Kristen
- Poppy Kristine
- Poppy Laurelle
- Poppy Layne
- Poppy Leanne
- Poppy Leigh
- Poppy Lois
- Poppy Lola
- Poppy Louisa
- Poppy Louise
- Poppy Lucille
- Poppy Lynn
- Poppy Madeleine
- Poppy Mae
- Poppy Magda
- Poppy Mai
- Poppy Mairead
- Poppy Malia
- Poppy Margaret
- Poppy Mariah
- Poppy Marianne
- Poppy Marie
- Poppy Mary
- Poppy Matilda
- Poppy May
- Poppy McKenna
- Poppy Megan
- Poppy Miranda
- Poppy Nadia
- Poppy Natasha
- Poppy Neve
- Poppy Neveah
- Poppy Nina
- Poppy Olga
- Poppy Olivia
- Poppy Rachel
- Poppy Rae
- Poppy Ramona
- Poppy Rayne
- Poppy Rebecca
- Poppy Regan
- Poppy Rhiannon
- Poppy Rochelle
- Poppy Rosalie
- Poppy Rose
- Poppy Roxana
- Poppy Roxanne
- Poppy Sabrina
- Poppy Samantha
- Poppy Sarah
- Poppy Savannah
- Poppy Scarlett
- Poppy Seren
- Poppy Skye
- Poppy Sophia
- Poppy Snow
- Poppy Spring
- Poppy Sue
- Poppy Summer
- Poppy Susannah
- Poppy Tabitha
- Poppy Tamara
- Poppy Tayla
- Poppy Taylor
- Poppy Una
- Poppy Verity
- Poppy Victoria
- Poppy Violet
- Poppy Willow
- Poppy Zara
- Poppy Zena
- Poppy Zoe
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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 Poppy 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 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 it improves their 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 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.
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Where To Look For Inspiration
As it’s been said most people do not use their middle 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.
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 both perfect for your child and connects them to their family heritage, even before they are old enough to understand the connection.
You may love the 1950’s and would like to honor a relative from that era with your daughter’s middle name, take a look at the list of our Best Greaser names from the 1950s for some more 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.
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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 Poppy as a first name, there is always the chance that their initials could potentially spell out some less than desirable words.
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 Poppy
There are a few different ways to spell Poppy. Here are a few of our favorites:
- Poppee
- Poppeigh
- Poppey
- Poppi
- Poppie
Cute Sibling Names That Go With Poppy
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 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 with Poppy.
- Poppy and Fern
- Poppy and Rosa
- Poppy and Alice
- Poppy and Martha
- Poppy and Grace
- Poppy and Jude
- Poppy and Milo
- Poppy and Jack
- Poppy and James
- Poppy and Eric
The Final Thought
So that brings us to the end of our middle names for Poppy. Hopefully, you have found the perfect middle name for your baby girl, but if not maybe you at least know that you want a classic or unique middle name.
If you are still looking for some inspiration check out our Boho, Earthy, and Hippie names or Angel names.
