Middle with Nice Meaning for Alexandra

Girl Names
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[name_m]Hi[/name_m] all,

I’m looking for a middle name to go with the first [name_f]Alexandra[/name_f]. I have trouble finding anything I like with it. (Maybe because it is a long first already?). In the middle name the meaning is important to us. For a boy we have chosen [name_m]Alaric[/name_m] as the middle name, which means “all-powerful ruler”. In short, I’m looking for:

Nice meaning, not too frilly, can be obscure

I’ve considered:

  • [name_f]Thalia[/name_f] (to flourish): meaning is alright but it is also the name of a book store around here which puts me off a bit
  • [name_u]Rae[/name_u] (wise protector, as a dimunitive of [name_m]Raymond[/name_m]): seems to close to [name_f]Alexandra[/name_f]'s meaning (defending men)
  • [name_f]Zoe[/name_f] (life): nice meaning but we want to save that one for a potential second daughter
  • [name_f]Elena[/name_f] (bright, shining light): current top contender but I still feel like there should be something better (i.e. I don’t like it as much as having found [name_m]Alaric[/name_m] for a boy)
  • [name_f]Sophie[/name_f] (wisdom): seems a bit too girly for me already

Thanks for your help!

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I finally found a name that is not frilly, has a nice meaning, and goes well with [name_f]Alexandra[/name_f]. This is [name_u]Eden[/name_u]! [name_u]Eden[/name_u] means “delight” and is associated with the Garden of [name_u]Eden[/name_u]. I hope you like this name as much as you like [name_m]Alaric[/name_m]!

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I love [name_f]Alexandra[/name_f] [name_f]Zoe[/name_f].
Maybe [name_f]Alexandra[/name_f] [name_f]Liv[/name_f] or [name_f]Alexandra[/name_f] [name_f]Eve[/name_f], which I believe also mean life.

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[name_f]Elaine[/name_f] - [name_u]Bright[/name_u] Shining [name_m]Light[/name_m]
[name_f]Vivienne[/name_f] - Life
[name_f]Estelle[/name_f] - [name_f]Star[/name_f]
[name_f]Esme[/name_f] - [name_f]Beloved[/name_f], Esteemed
[name_f]Neve[/name_f] - [name_f]Snow[/name_f]
[name_f]Sonia[/name_f] - [name_f]Wisdom[/name_f]
[name_f]Elise[/name_f] - Pledged To God
[name_f]Celeste[/name_f] - [name_f]Heavenly[/name_f]
[name_u]Vida[/name_u] - [name_f]Wisdom[/name_f], Knowledge
[name_f]Adele[/name_f] - [name_m]Noble[/name_m]
[name_f]Blythe[/name_f] - happy, carefree
[name_f]Monique[/name_f] - one who provides wise counsel
[name_u]Sage[/name_u] - Wise, healthy

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If you like [name_f]Elena[/name_f], what about [name_f]Helene[/name_f]? [name_f]Alexandra[/name_f] [name_f]Helene[/name_f]. Beautiful rhythm, and same meaning as [name_f]Elena[/name_f].