Congratulations, you’re having a baby girl! Double thumbs up because you’ve also chosen their first name, Ella. Choosing the first name for your new baby is a stressful job, your child will be using it every day and you don’t want them to grow up hating their name.
Well done, you’ve chosen a beautiful first name for your baby girl, the hard part is done. Now you can focus on finding the perfect middle name to compliment Ella.
If you are looking for some middle name inspiration, we have put together a list of 65 middle names that we think complement Ella perfectly.
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What Does The Name Ella Mean
Ella is a short form of the girls’ names Eleanor and Ellen. Ella has a few different meanings. The name can mean light and in English, it means beautiful fairy woman. In German, Ella means all or other.
There have been many famous Ella’s over the years including the singer Ella Fitzgerald and famous TV and movie actress Ella Raines.
Cute Middle Names For Ella
- Ella Anne
- Ella Alexa
- Ella Beth
- Ella Bethany
- Ella Bree
- Ella Bryony
- Ella Camille
- Ella Cate
- Ella Catherine
- Ella Carys
- Ella Cassidy
- Ella Celeste
- Ella Cordelia
- Ella Daphne
- Ella Diane
- Ella Dorothea
- Ella Eliza
- Ella Faye
- Ella Felicity
- Elle Florence
- Ella Francesca
- Ella Francine
- Ella Genevieve
- Ella Gianna
- Ella Grace
- Ella Harper
- Ella Hazel
- Ella Imogen
- Ella Isobel
- Ella Ivy
- Ella Jade
- Ella Jane
- Ella Jasmine
- Ella Josephine
- Ella Juliet
- Ella Kay
- Ella Kristie
- Ella Kylie
- Ella Louise
- Ella Lynne
- Ella Mae
- Ella Maria
- Ella Marie
- Ella Margot
- Ella Margaret
- Ella Marigold
- Ella Mary
- Ella McKenzie
- Ella Natalia
- Ella Nicole
- Ella Olivia
- Ella Paige
- Ella Penelope
- Ella Persephone
- Ella Rayne
- Ella Rosalie
- Ella Rosamund
- Ella Rose
- Ella Saffron
- Ella Savanah
- Ella Skye
- Ella Sophia
- Ella Taylor
- Ella Verity
- Ella Victoria
- Ella Wren
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Finding The Right Middle Name
For many parents finding the right middle name is just as important as finding the perfect first name.
Many parents allow themselves to have a bit more fun when choosing a middle name for their baby. Your child is unlikely to be using their middle name every day so parents can be a bit more creative and choose something a bit more unique.
With that said, do not let the wrong middle name take away from all of your hard work of choosing the perfect first name for your baby girl.
If you really fancy a challenge, why not give your baby two middle names? In the US you are only legally required to have a first name and surname on your birth certificate, anything more than that is down to personal choice.
Where To Look For Inspiration
As we have already 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 ideas of places you can look for middle name inspiration if you are running out of ideas.
Family Tradition
The most common place to look for inspiration 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 begins with a certain letter.
You may want to choose a middle name to honor one of your relatives. This could be a grandparent, aunt, or maiden name.
Take a look back into your family history and you are sure to find a name that would make a perfect middle name and connects your child to their family heritage. A middle name can connect your child to their family history before they are even old enough to understand the connection.
Two Is Better Than One
Maybe you and your partner had a first name 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 first name. Most first names also make great middle names, so you have nothing to worry about.
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Memories Or Place Names
Celebrities are not the only people who can use place names as their children’s names. They are actually very trendy at the minute.
So if you or your partner have a favorite place that holds fond memories, 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 more daring with your Children’s names. After all, it is not the name they will be using every day.
This is why you will often find people with some weird and wonderful middle names that their parents just couldn’t justify as a first name. But there are 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 Ella 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 the 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.
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Different Ways To Spell Ella
If you like the name Ella, there are a few different spellings and variations if you are looking for something a little different.
- Ela
- Eleanor
- Ellen
Cute Sibling Names That Go With Ella
If you have more than one child. finding names that go well together is another important factor you may want to consider.
Remember, you will probably say your children’s names a million times together so it is important that they flow well. Here is a list of some sibling names that go well with Ella.
- Ella and Abby
- Ella and Ava
- Ella and Daisy
- Ella and Grace
- Ella and Norah
- Ella and Ethan
- Ella and Caleb
- Ella and Henry
- Ella and Jude
- Ella and Seth
The Final Thought
That brings us to the end of our list of 65 cute middle names that go with Ella. We hope you are feeling inspired and have maybe found the perfect middle name for your little one.
If not, hopefully, we have given you some inspiration to keep on looking. There is a huge wealth of names out there and you will find one that is perfect for your baby girl.
If you are still looking for more inspiration then check out our Two-Syllable Girl names or Amazing Warlock and Witch names.
