Can I give my child a middle name?

Middle names are optional, but they do help to single your child out from others who have the same first and last names. This could be the place for a beloved grandparent’s name, or even one from each side of the family.

What name means beautiful?

10 baby names that mean ‘beautiful’

• Beau. Perhaps one of the most obvious selections, Beau is a French name that translates to handsome.
• Mei. Mei means beautiful in Chinese, and you can also alter the spelling and go for the Americanized version “May.”
• Callista.
• Venus.
• Rosalind/a.
• Jamil/Jamila.
• Adonis.
• Bella.

Why do some people have multiple middle names?

Often times the decision to give a child two middle names is because they are honoring important people, like grandparents or great grandparents. Having two middle names allows both parents to include an homage to someone special in their family and carry on a family name. RELATED: 10 Strong One-Syllable Middle Names For Boys

What is the reason for middle names?

The historical purpose of middle names is to honour some related family or person, a godparent, or even a completely unrelated person, such as a locally or nationally prominent figure. Until the 19th century, it was not unusual to have the last name of a godparent as one’s middle name, even when the godparent was not a blood relative.

What exactly is a middle name?

In several cultures, a middle name is a portion of a personal name that is written between the person’s given name and their surname . A person may be given a middle name regardless of whether it’s necessary to distinguish them from other people with the same given name and surname.

What are some popular middle names for girls?

Most popular middle names for girls Louise Rose Grace Jane and Elizabeth (joint) Anne/Ann May/Mae Marie Mary Amy and Catherine (joint) Kate and Victoria (joint)