I like the name [name]Rachel[/name], but I’m worried it sounds too grown up. I want something classic but not overused. Any suggestions for middle names that go well with [name]Rachel[/name]?
I used to be a full-time nanny to a baby named [name]Rachael[/name] and I honestly did think it seemed quite grown-up on her when I first started that job.
However, my opinion changed rather quickly. As she and I became closer, I naturally began racking up nicknames for her–Rachie, [name]Rae[/name]-[name]Rae[/name], [name]Rae[/name]-[name]Rae[/name] [name]Bebe[/name] (prn. ‘Beh-bay’’), Rach, even ‘[name]Rae[/name] of [name]Sunshine[/name]’ and for some reason, ‘Geegers’! Her middle name = [name]Samantha[/name].
I adore the name [name]Rachel[/name], but have always preferred it spelled [name]Rachael[/name]. The name in general is so beautifully classic to me, as well as Biblical. I think it’s a wonderful choice for a baby girl.
As far as middle names go, here are some suggestions:
- [name]Rachel[/name] [name]Olivia[/name]
- [name]Rachel[/name] [name]Emilie[/name]
- [name]Rachel[/name] [name]Emeline[/name]
- [name]Rachel[/name] [name]Naomi[/name]
- [name]Rachel[/name] [name]Eleanor[/name]
- [name]Rachel[/name] [name]Amelia[/name]
- [name]Rachel[/name] [name]Audrey[/name]
- [name]Rachel[/name] [name]Nadine[/name]
- [name]Rachel[/name] [name]Celeste[/name]
- [name]Rachel[/name] [name]Danae[/name]
- [name]Rachel[/name] [name]Louise[/name]
- [name]Rachel[/name] [name]Nora[/name]/[name]Norah[/name]
- [name]Rachel[/name] [name]Marian[/name]/[name]Maren[/name]
- [name]Rachel[/name] [name]Maeve[/name]
- [name]Rachel[/name] [name]Brinley[/name]
- [name]Rachel[/name] [name]Claire[/name]
- [name]Rachel[/name] [name]Dahlia[/name]
I hope some of these help; you didn’t specify any personal preference with regard to the style/first initial/sound/length, etc. etc. of the middle name, so I just came up with some middles I think would potentially go nicely with [name]Rachel[/name]. 
Best,
L.D.
I love [name]Rachel[/name]! It’s on my short list. It’s never seemed too grown-up for me, but I don’t really know any grown Rachels. The Rachels I know/knew are either in high school now or just starting college. I know of a few people who have chosen [name]Rachel[/name] for their daughters, too, so I can imagine it on a little baby! My combo is [name]Rachel[/name] [name]Clara[/name] [name]Evangeline[/name]. I think [name]Rachel[/name] [name]Evangeline[/name]/[name]Rachel[/name] [name]Clara[/name] [name]Evangeline[/name] is utterly perfect, haha, but I had also tossed around [name]Rachel[/name] [name]Giovanna[/name], [name]Rachel[/name] [name]Jocelyn[/name], [name]Rachel[/name] [name]Aurora[/name], [name]Rachel[/name] [name]Lisette[/name], [name]Rachel[/name] [name]Anais[/name], etc.
I also love the suggestions of [name]Rachel[/name] [name]Olivia[/name] and [name]Rachel[/name] [name]Audrey[/name]!
What about:
[name]Rachel[/name] [name]Gwendolyn[/name]
[name]Rachel[/name] [name]Sophie[/name]/[name]Rachel[/name] [name]Sophia[/name] (one of the people I know who have chosen [name]Rachel[/name] for their daughters actually used [name]Rachel[/name] [name]Sophia[/name]! I think it’s lovely)
[name]Rachel[/name] [name]Tabitha[/name]
[name]Rachel[/name] [name]Ivy[/name]
[name]Rachel[/name] [name]Cora[/name]
[name]Rachel[/name] [name]Tess[/name]
[name]Rachel[/name] [name]Daphne[/name]
[name]Rachel[/name] [name]Delaney[/name]
[name]Rachel[/name] [name]Quinn[/name]
[name]Rachel[/name] [name]Anneliese[/name]
[name]Rachel[/name] [name]Annika[/name]
[name]Rachel[/name] [name]Annabel[/name]
Good luck!
My daughter was [name]Rachel[/name] [name]Helen[/name]. I love the name [name]Rachel[/name].
[name]Rachel[/name] would be on our list if it weren’t my [name]SIL[/name]'s name. Her middle name is [name]Marie[/name], a true testament of her age. What about:
[name]Rachel[/name] [name]Madeleine[/name]
[name]Rachel[/name] [name]Penelope[/name]
[name]Rachel[/name] [name]Juliet[/name]
[name]Rachel[/name] [name]Amelia[/name]
[name]Rachel[/name] [name]Ophelia[/name]
[name]Rachel[/name] [name]Evangeline[/name]
[name]Rachel[/name] [name]Katherine[/name]
[name]Rachel[/name] [name]Helena[/name]
[name]Rachel[/name] [name]Georgette[/name]
[name]Rachel[/name] [name]Seraphine[/name]
[name]Rachel[/name] [name]Winifred[/name]
[name]Rachel[/name] [name]Iris[/name]
[name]Rachel[/name] [name]Naomi[/name]
[name]Rachel[/name] [name]Beatrice[/name]
[name]Rachel[/name] [name]Eleanor[/name]
I really like [name]Rachel[/name] [name]Evangeline[/name] like the pp suggested, and I also like [name]Rachel[/name] [name]Victoria[/name] though I don’t know if that helps it sound “less grown up”.
Traditional? Modern?
My first thought was
[name]Rachel[/name] [name]Charlotte[/name]
But it depends on whether you want a traditional appeal, vintage, modern, unique…
My sister is [name]Rachel[/name] [name]Christine[/name] I [name]LOVE[/name] the name [name]Rachel[/name] and especially with [name]Christine[/name]… Two lovely Bible names…
[name]Rachel[/name] means “[name]Little[/name] Lamb”
[name]Rachel[/name] [name]Emma[/name] (I may be biased as this is my name!)
Some other nice ones:
[name]Rachel[/name] [name]Ada[/name]
[name]Rachel[/name] [name]Daisy[/name]
[name]Rachel[/name] [name]Flora[/name]
[name]Rachel[/name] [name]Fay[/name]/[name]Faye[/name]
[name]Rachel[/name] [name]Joy[/name]
Good luck!
[name]Rachel[/name] [name]Antonia[/name]
[name]Rachel[/name] [name]Miranda[/name]
[name]Rachel[/name] [name]Brynn[/name]
[name]Rachel[/name] [name]Augusta[/name]
[name]Rachel[/name] [name]Fiona[/name]
[name]Rachel[/name] [name]Angelica[/name]
[name]Rachel[/name] [name]Amira[/name]
[name]Rachel[/name] [name]Matilda[/name]
[name]Rachel[/name] [name]Artemis[/name]
[name]Rachel[/name] [name]Rebecca[/name]
[name]Rachel[/name] [name]Imogen[/name]
[name]Rachel[/name] [name]Marigold[/name]
[name]Rachel[/name] [name]Magnolia[/name]
[name]Rachel[/name] [name]Margaret[/name]
[name]Rachel[/name] [name]Marissa[/name]
[name]Rachel[/name] [name]Caroline[/name]
[name]Rachel[/name] [name]Carina[/name]
[name]Rachel[/name] [name]Felicity[/name]
[name]Rachel[/name] [name]Yvette[/name]
[name]Rachel[/name] [name]Yvonne[/name]
[name]Rachel[/name] [name]Adelia[/name]
[name]Rachel[/name] [name]Amara[/name]
[name]Rachel[/name] [name]Hope[/name]
[name]Rachel[/name] [name]Violet[/name]
Thanks for all the suggestions. Last name is kinda long (2 syllables) so I’m looking for something short and sweet as a middle name. Top contenders are [name]Rachel[/name] [name]Grace[/name], [name]Rachel[/name] [name]Lee[/name] ([name]Lee[/name] is my Dad’s mn), and [name]Rachel[/name] [name]Mae[/name].
love rachel!
and i love rachel mae - if i use rachel it would be rachel mae…
I like [name]Rachel[/name] [name]Mae[/name] or [name]Rachel[/name] [name]Lee[/name]!
If you want simple and classic, I know a [name]Rachel[/name] [name]Hannah[/name] and I think it’s lovely.
Other thoughts:
[name]Rachel[/name] [name]Elise[/name]
[name]Rachel[/name] [name]June[/name]
[name]Rachel[/name] [name]Jane[/name]
[name]Rachel[/name] [name]Faye[/name]
and because I’m a sucker for a good alliteration…
[name]Rachel[/name] [name]Rose[/name]
[name]LOVE[/name] [name]Rachel[/name] [name]Grace[/name]. Beautiful, classic, and so feminine!
[name]Rachel[/name] [name]Jane[/name]
[name]Rachel[/name] [name]Eve[/name]
[name]Rachel[/name] [name]Jade[/name]
[name]Rachel[/name] [name]Skye[/name]
[name]Rachel[/name] [name]Grace[/name]
[name]Rachel[/name] [name]Maeve[/name]
[name]Rachel[/name] [name]Ann[/name]
[name]Rachel[/name] [name]Kate[/name]
[name]Rachel[/name] [name]Claire[/name]
[name]Rachel[/name] [name]Quinn[/name]
[name]Rachel[/name] [name]Sloane[/name]
[name]Rachel[/name] [name]Paige[/name]
[name]Rachel[/name] [name]Tess[/name]