You’re having a little girl. Now comes the hard part of finding the perfect name for your beautiful little girl. Congratulations that you have chosen the first name of Piper. But your naming journey is not over yet, as now you need to find the sweetest middle name for Piper.
To help you out, we have put together a list of 75 of the sweetest middle names for Piper. Some of the names on this list are traditional and others are more unique, either of which will complement the name Piper perfectly.
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What Does The Name Piper Mean?
The name Piper is of English Romanian origin and it means pipe or flute player.
This is a perfect name for a baby girl who will be the newest member of a music-loving family. Piper became popular in the US in the late 90’s and early 2000s due to a character with the same name in the popular US TV show Charmed.
Middle Names For Piper
- Piper Abigail
- Piper Alexandra
- Piper Amelia
- Piper Anastasia
- Piper Anne
- Piper Avery
- Piper Beatrix
- Piper Belle
- Piper Beth
- Piper Blair
- Piper Blake
- Piper Blakely
- Piper Bree
- Piper Brooke
- Piper Camille
- Piper Cassandra
- Piper Catherine
- Piper Celeste
- Piper Claire
- Piper Cove
- Piper Dawn
- Piper Dee
- Piper Delilah
- Piper Emerson
- Piper Elaine
- Piper Elise
- Piper Eve
- Piper Faye
- Piper Felicity
- Piper Fiona
- Piper Georgia
- Piper Georgina
- Piper Grace
- Piper Hadley
- Piper Hayley
- Piper Hannah
- Piper Harlow
- Piper Harper
- Piper Harriett
- Piper Isabella
- Piper Isabelle
- Piper Ivy
- Piper Jade
- Piper Jane
- Piper Joy
- Piper Jude
- Piper Julianna
- Piper Juliet
- Piper June
- Piper Kate
- Piper Katelyn
- Piper Kimberley
- Piper Lane
- Piper Leigh
- Piper Lily
- Piper Louise
- Piper Lynn
- Piper Mae
- Piper Maple
- Piper Marie
- Piper Marissa
- Piper Marley
- Piper Meadow
- Piper Monica
- Piper Nicole
- Piper Noa
- Piper Noelle
- Piper Olive
- Piper Olivia
- Piper Pearl
- Piper Penelope
- Piper Quinn
- Piper Rose
- Piper Victoria
- Piper Wren
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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 Piper 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 name when telling them off and it actually works and has the research to prove it.
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 is not always the case despite our best intentions.
So in cases such as this by providing your little one with a middle name it gives them the option of using that name as their first.
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 a little more fun while choosing, as they feel, the middle name is not as important as the first name as their child will not be using it every day.
But with that said, do not let the wrong middle name take away from all of your work finding the right 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.
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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 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. Some families have a tradition of passing a middle name down from one generation to the next or choosing a middle name that begins with a certain letter.
You may decide to select a middle name to honor a relative. This could be a grandparent, aunt, sibling, or another family member.
Take a good look into your family history and you are sure to find a name that compliments Piper and will connect her to her family heritage.
Maybe you have some Japanese heritage that you would like to embrace, check out some of our favorite Japanese names with meanings here.
Two is Better Than One
Maybe you or your partner had a first name choice that didn’t quite make the grade 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 if not all 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 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 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.
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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 with 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 Piper 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 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 Piper
There are a few different ways to spell Piper. Here are some of our favorites:
- Pipere
- Pypar
- Pyper
Cute Sibling Names That Go With Piper
If you have more than more one child or plan on having more than one, finding names that go 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 Piper.
- Piper and Ashlynn
- Piper and Bailey
- Piper and Courtney
- Piper and Effie
- Piper and Riley
- Piper and Alfie
- Piper and Axel
- Piper and Chase
- Piper and Perry
- Piper and Max
The Final Thought
That brings us to the end of our list of middle names for Piper. Hopefully, you have found some middle names you like and are feeling inspired. Maybe you have even found the perfect middle name for your baby girl.
But if not, don’t worry, there are plenty of other names to choose from. Check out our 101 medieval names or 100+ magical girl names for some further inspiration.
