In others it might be about continuing the use of a favorite family name.

What are the most common female middle names. Names most common for females in the US over the past century are listed here with Mary claiming the top spot followed by Patricia Jennifer Linda and Elizabeth. And some of the most common Amish girl names are Mary Anna or Annie Priscilla Malinda Miriam Martha Sadie Ruth Hannah Naomi Lydia Sarah Susie Lena Amanda Barbara Betty Rebecca Elizabeth Esther Lavina Edna Clara and Fannie. The Most Common Middle Names for Girls 1.

Some expectant parents may purchase books. If youre reluctant to have a junior or have your baby share its. Find a name that honors your heritage.

Despite these trends in 2010 most parents gave their baby a traditional middle name. Go for a trendy middle name. A few of the most popular middle names for girls include Marie Grace Rose Clare Mae Anne Anna or Ann Lynn and Renee.

Charlie James can be CJ for short and Alice Jade. Middle names for baby girls that are more unique include Avalon Dot Holiday and Bee. Beatrice McKinley becomes BUM when you honour your great-aunt Ursula.

For males it was William Joseph and Edward. Here are just a few of the other typical middle aged woman names which I noticed. Rose 31 uses Not just a lovely flower Rose was originally the Norman form of a Germanic name.

Genealogy website MooseRoots has revealed the most common middle names in the US by decade. Although some of 2010s first-name trends are reflected in the list of hottest middle names most of the top 20 middle names werent on the years list of top 20 first names. Then I got to thinking of the male equivalents and I came up with.