Middle names for Mia

My husband and I are expecting our baby girl at the end of this month but we’re still stuck on a middle name! We have decided on Mia as her first name. Our original thoughts were to pick a middle name that was multiple syllables since Mia is a short name and so is our last name (Craig). We are still leaning towards that but also open to shorter middle names if they flow nicely. Any advice or opinions? Below are some options we are considering:

Mia Evelyn Craig
Mia Rosalie Craig
Mia Isabelle Craig
Mia Faye Craig
Mia Colette Craig
Mia Maeve Craig (or something else with a ‘M’)

Names we like but already have family using so they are a no-go: Josephine, Charlotte, Cecile

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Congratulations! You have a great list of options. I love [name_u]Evelyn[/name_u], [name_f]Rosalie[/name_f], & [name_f]Faye[/name_f]!

Other ideas:

[name_f]Mia[/name_f] [name_f]Elodie[/name_f]
[name_f]Mia[/name_f] [name_f]Hope[/name_f]
[name_f]Mia[/name_f] [name_u]Vivian[/name_u]

[name_f]Mia[/name_f] [name_f]Rosalie[/name_f] is gorgeous - bright, balanced and lovely! I also like [name_f]Mia[/name_f] [name_f]Isabelle[/name_f] for it’s elegance and [name_f]Mia[/name_f] [name_f]Colette[/name_f] for it’s sleek yet zippy vibe!

A couple of others that came to mind:
[name_f]Mia[/name_f] [name_f]Juliet[/name_f]
[name_f]Mia[/name_f] [name_f]Beatrice[/name_f]
[name_f]Mia[/name_f] [name_f]Selene[/name_f]
[name_f]Mia[/name_f] [name_f]Felicity[/name_f]
[name_f]Mia[/name_f] [name_f]Emmeline[/name_f]
[name_f]Mia[/name_f] [name_f]Penelope[/name_f]
[name_f]Mia[/name_f] [name_f]Phoebe[/name_f]

[name_f]My[/name_f] favorite is [name_f]Mia[/name_f] [name_f]Rosalie[/name_f] it’s beautiful and flows well your last name.

[name_f]Mia[/name_f] [name_f]Rosalie[/name_f] is nice

[name_u]Welcome[/name_u] to NB!

Of yours, I would probably go with [name_f]Rosalie[/name_f]!

here are a few more than are longer:

[name_f]Mia[/name_f] [name_f]Suzette[/name_f]
[name_f]Mia[/name_f] Jenaye
[name_f]Mia[/name_f] [name_f]Apolline[/name_f]
[name_f]Mia[/name_f] [name_f]Merewen[/name_f]
[name_f]Mia[/name_f] [name_f]Annelore[/name_f]
[name_f]Mia[/name_f] [name_f]Rowena[/name_f]
[name_f]Mia[/name_f] [name_f]Penelope[/name_f]
[name_f]Mia[/name_f] [name_f]Marietta[/name_f]

Hopefully this helps! :slight_smile:

[name_f]Mia[/name_f] [name_f]Danielle[/name_f]
[name_f]Mia[/name_f] [name_f]Kathleen[/name_f]
[name_f]Mia[/name_f] [name_u]Monroe[/name_u]
[name_f]Mia[/name_f] [name_f]Magnolia[/name_f]
[name_f]Mia[/name_f] [name_u]Vaughn[/name_u]

[name_f]Rosalie[/name_f] and [name_f]Collette[/name_f] sound beautiful with [name_f]Mia[/name_f]

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Congratulations and [name_u]Welcome[/name_u] to Nameberry!!

You have a lovely list and some very lovely suggestions. I love [name_f]Mia[/name_f] [name_f]Rosalie[/name_f].

I personally have a very short full name (only four syllables for my fn, mn, and ln), so I don’t think you have to worry about the length of her name too much. Having a short name is better sometimes too :grin:

I have a friend named [name_f]Mia[/name_f] with a last name similar in sound to yours, and her middle name is [name_f]Stella[/name_f]. It’s a little matchy but it works.

Some more:
[name_f]Mia[/name_f] [name_f]Adalyn[/name_f] (kind of like Evelyn)
[name_f]Mia[/name_f] [name_u]Rose[/name_u] (short and sweet)
[name_f]Mia[/name_f] [name_f]Belle[/name_f] (from Isabelle)
[name_f]Mia[/name_f] [name_f]Grace[/name_f] (sounds like Faye)
[name_f]Mia[/name_f] [name_f]Corrine[/name_f] (from Colette)
[name_f]Mia[/name_f] [name_f]Marceline[/name_f] (M name)
[name_f]Mia[/name_f] [name_f]Estelle[/name_f] (from Stella)
[name_f]Mia[/name_f] [name_f]Susanne[/name_f]
[name_f]Mia[/name_f] [name_f]Elizabeth[/name_f]
[name_f]Mia[/name_f] [name_f]Catherine[/name_f]
[name_f]Mia[/name_f] [name_f]Danielle[/name_f]

[name_f]Hope[/name_f] this helps! Best of luck choosing a name!

Congratulations :tada:

[name_f]Mia[/name_f] is such a lovely sweet name that feels delicate with a ballerina feel.

From your list [name_f]Rosalie[/name_f] is my favourite! [name_f]Rosalie[/name_f] is an elegant, melodic floral choice that provides this pan European feel. I love how [name_f]Mia[/name_f] [name_f]Rosalie[/name_f] translates as ‘my rose’ which is such a lovely meaning.

[name_f]My[/name_f] follow up favourites are [name_f]Isabelle[/name_f] + [name_f]Colette[/name_f] they are both graceful providing a European princess feel.

Other suggestions

[name_f]Mia[/name_f] [name_f]Fabienne[/name_f]
[name_f]Mia[/name_f] [name_f]Pomeline[/name_f]
[name_f]Mia[/name_f] [name_f]Ingrid[/name_f]
[name_f]Mia[/name_f] [name_f]Juliet[/name_f]
[name_f]Mia[/name_f] [name_f]Rosamund[/name_f]

[name_f]Hope[/name_f] this helps

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