Whimsical Word Name Middles

Girl Names
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I think I’ve noticed a pattern in my two middle combos. I usually tend to feature one name each of 1) classic/familiar. 2) modern/fresh and 3) unexpected/ unusual

Example: [name_u]Bellamy[/name_u] [name_f]Violet[/name_f] [name_f]Snow[/name_f] ([name_f]Violet[/name_f]=1, [name_u]Bellamy[/name_u]=2, [name_f]Snow[/name_f]=3)

The unexpected/unusual name is normally a word name too, and sticks to a middle spot. Lately I’ve been in love with whimsical word names. Things like:
Firefly (found yesterday on nb)
Daylight (found with firefly)
[name_u]Bright[/name_u]
[name_f]Snowdrop[/name_f]
Lively
Carousel (I’ve been mulling this over…it’s a nice image. I used to adore carousels when I was little!)

So dish me your favorite whimsical word names! Ones that when added to a pretty name seem to bring a certain sparkle with them, that give a name that cherished storybook quality.

Can’t wait to see what you brilliant berries come up with!

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Some of these may be too serious for you, but I like:
[name_f]Muse[/name_f]
[name_f]Moxie[/name_f]
[name_u]Hero[/name_u]
[name_f]Rhapsody[/name_f]
Fly
[name_u]Lyric[/name_u]
[name_f]Saga[/name_f]
[name_f]Sonata[/name_f]
[name_m]Bravery[/name_m]
Tenacity

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Brainstorming off the top of my head…

[name_f]Reverie[/name_f]
[name_f]Sunshine[/name_f]
[name_f]Clover[/name_f]
Brave
[name_f]Mystery[/name_f]
[name_u]Zen[/name_u]
[name_f]Butterfly[/name_f]
Prism
[name_f]Azalea[/name_f]
Solstice
[name_u]Shade[/name_u]
[name_u]Fable[/name_u]
Shimmer
Prize
[name_f]Maize[/name_f]
[name_u]Dream[/name_u]
[name_f]Petal[/name_f]
Omen
Time
[name_u]Bright[/name_u]

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[name_u]Fable[/name_u]
[name_u]Ever[/name_u]
[name_m]Flint[/name_m]
[name_u]Ember[/name_u]
[name_u]River[/name_u]
[name_f]Tundra[/name_f]
[name_f]Lark[/name_f]
[name_f]Melody[/name_f]
[name_f]Sonnet[/name_f]
[name_u]Story[/name_u]
[name_f]Journey[/name_f]
[name_f]Star[/name_f]
[name_f]Tundra[/name_f]
[name_m]Quest[/name_m]
[name_f]Briar[/name_f]
[name_u]Echo[/name_u]
[name_f]Jubilee[/name_f]
[name_u]Winter[/name_u]
[name_f]Verity[/name_f]
[name_f]Zinnia[/name_f]
[name_f]Meadow[/name_f]
[name_u]Rain[/name_u]
[name_u]Juniper[/name_u]
[name_m]Flint[/name_m]
[name_u]Timber[/name_u]
[name_m]Fate[/name_m]
[name_f]Amity[/name_f]
[name_u]Gale[/name_u]
[name_f]Fern[/name_f]
[name_f]Blithe[/name_f]
[name_f]Tempest[/name_f]
[name_m]Bard[/name_m]
Mirth
Whisper

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Amulet
[name_u]Bay[/name_u]
[name_u]Berry[/name_u]
[name_u]Bliss[/name_u]
[name_f]Blossom[/name_f]
[name_f]Boheme[/name_f]
[name_f]Cameo[/name_f]
[name_f]Cricket[/name_f]
Darling
[name_u]Dove[/name_u]
Duet
[name_f]Eternity[/name_f]
[name_f]Fancy[/name_f]
[name_u]Haven[/name_u]
[name_f]Holiday[/name_f]
[name_f]Honey[/name_f]
[name_f]Jubilee[/name_f]
Kestrel
[name_f]Kismet[/name_f]
[name_f]Lark[/name_f]
[name_f]Liberty[/name_f]
Lullaby
[name_f]Meadow[/name_f]
[name_f]Muse[/name_f]
[name_f]Poem[/name_f]
Praline
[name_f]Reverie[/name_f]
[name_f]Serendipity[/name_f]
Shimmer
[name_u]Silver[/name_u]
[name_f]Sonnet[/name_f]
Sparkle (knew a girl with this name who really sparkled when she smiled)
[name_f]Tempest[/name_f]
Tinsel
Whisper

or you may find something here- User List - Word Names - Mclola | Nameberry.com

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Girls:
[name_f]Evening[/name_f]
Honeybee
Twilight
[name_f]Snowdrop[/name_f]
[name_f]Whimsy[/name_f]
[name_u]Echo[/name_u]
Wildflower
[name_f]Meadow[/name_f]
[name_f]Blossom[/name_f]
[name_u]Winter[/name_u]-sweet
[name_f]Bluebell[/name_f]
Pirouette
Dance

Boys:
[name_m]Arrow[/name_m]
Dusk
[name_f]Snow[/name_f]
Murmur
[name_u]Raven[/name_u]
[name_m]Quest[/name_m]
[name_u]Cloud[/name_u]
Bramble
Brumby
[name_m]Colt[/name_m]
Equinox
[name_u]Oak[/name_u]
[name_m]Bear[/name_m]
Brave

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Wow thanks for the replies! I knew you guys could come up with some great things! I really like [name_f]Muse[/name_f], Fly, [name_f]Mystery[/name_f], [name_u]Shade[/name_u], Shimmer, Time, [name_f]Journey[/name_f], [name_u]Echo[/name_u], Whisper, Darling, [name_u]Silver[/name_u], Sparkle, Tinsel, [name_f]Evening[/name_f], Twilight (ashame about this one, really), Wildflower, [name_f]Bluebell[/name_f], And Equinox!

I do like many of the others, but some I already had on my list. :slight_smile:
I know you may think some of them sound ditzy but I think with two other solid names, it’s the perfect amount of…well, whimsy!

Keep them coming!

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[name_f]Miracle[/name_f]
Dashing (probably better for a boy)

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For the little lady:

[name_f]Whimsy[/name_f]
[name_f]Daffodil[/name_f]
[name_f]Briar[/name_f]-rose
[name_f]India[/name_f]
Ballet
[name_f]Oceana[/name_f]
[name_u]Shell[/name_u]
Everafter
Faerie
[name_f]Venus[/name_f]
Thumbelina
[name_m]Vine[/name_m]
Swan
Solar

For the handsome little man:

[name_u]Cedar[/name_u]
[name_u]Oak[/name_u]
[name_m]Archer[/name_m]
[name_u]Quarry[/name_u]
[name_m]Forest[/name_m]
[name_m]Hawk[/name_m]
[name_u]Aspen[/name_u]
[name_u]Lake[/name_u]
[name_u]Steel[/name_u]

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These names are all so pretty! They make me feel happy just reading them!

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I am interested in this list too. I love nature names. Thanks for the thread. BUMP

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Well my favourite word name would be [name_f]Moon[/name_f].

Beside the usual ones that you see like [name_u]River[/name_u], [name_f]Snow[/name_f], [name_u]Sky[/name_u] etc…I could see

  • [name_f]Poet[/name_f]
  • [name_f]Sonnet[/name_f]
  • [name_f]Sun[/name_f]
  • [name_u]Lyric[/name_u]
  • [name_u]Storm[/name_u]
  • [name_f]Happy[/name_f]
  • [name_f]Glory[/name_f]
  • [name_f]Love[/name_f]
  • [name_u]Magic[/name_u]
  • [name_f]Fawn[/name_f]
  • [name_f]Doe[/name_f]
  • [name_f]Petal[/name_f]
  • [name_u]Story[/name_u]
  • Chamomile
  • [name_m]Night[/name_m]
  • [name_u]Day[/name_u]
  • Twilight
  • [name_m]Knight[/name_m] (I could see this for a boy)
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I really like the name [name_u]Winter[/name_u]. I have similar naming conventions as you do, though in most cases my third name is nerd-cred literary like [name_m]Twain[/name_m], [name_u]Austen[/name_u], Wilde and [name_m]Tennyson[/name_m]. The exception is [name_u]Winter[/name_u]. I don’t know what it is but there’s something magical about the thought.

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I love whimsical word names!

Here are some off of the top of my head, some of these might be a little more out there than you’re looking for. Sorry for repeats…

You’re only looking for middle names right?

[name_u]Elm[/name_u]
[name_f]Eira[/name_f] (“snow”)
Eirlys (“snowdrop”)
[name_f]Maple[/name_f]
Bluelilly
[name_f]Bluebell[/name_f]
[name_f]Tigerlily[/name_f]
Evenstar
Fairywren
Fieldrush
Honeysuckle
Honeybell
Honeydew
Honeybee
Lumi (“snow”)
Loveday
Mayfair
[name_f]Lune[/name_f]
Meadowsweet
Roseleaf
[name_u]Winter[/name_u]
Winterrose
Wintersnow
[name_f]Snowdrop[/name_f]
Snowberry
Starflower
Waveland
Windsong
Thimbleberry
[name_f]Thisbe[/name_f]
Teaberry
[name_f]Petal[/name_f]
Sweetlily
Moonbeam
Moonstone
Dewberry
[name_f]Buttercup[/name_f]
Thistle

Of course I’d only use most of these in the middle. :slight_smile:

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I’m so glad there are others who agree with me! From your lovely suggestions I’m admiring [name_f]Briar[/name_f] [name_f]Rose[/name_f], [name_f]Oceana[/name_f], [name_u]Ever[/name_u], [name_u]Magic[/name_u], [name_m]Night[/name_m], [name_f]Eira[/name_f], Evenstar, Loveday, Mayfair, Windsong, [name_f]Buttercup[/name_f] and [name_f]Tigerlily[/name_f]!

@omviam: that’s exactly what I mean! They are just so enchanting.
@eriset: glad you like it and thanks for the bump!
@penelopeann: I love winter, especially as a first name!
@moonblossom: yes, only for middles. Most of these would raise eyebrows as first names, no matter how pretty.

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a lot are repeats and a lot are totally usable as firsts I think

[name_f]Maple[/name_f]
[name_f]Fawn[/name_f]
[name_f]Glory[/name_f]
[name_u]Lyric[/name_u]
Novel
[name_m]Vine[/name_m]
[name_f]Faye[/name_f]
[name_u]Ever[/name_u]
[name_u]Echo[/name_u]
[name_f]Breeze[/name_f]
Chorus
[name_u]Dove[/name_u]
[name_f]Liberty[/name_f]
[name_f]Lark[/name_f]
[name_f]Verity[/name_f]
Verily
[name_f]Clover[/name_f]
[name_f]Fern[/name_f]
[name_f]Fawn[/name_f]
Faraday
[name_f]Coral[/name_f]
[name_f]Fauna[/name_f]
[name_f]Nova[/name_f]
[name_f]Olive[/name_f]
Kestrel
[name_u]Juniper[/name_u]
[name_f]Lace[/name_f]
Ink
[name_f]Lilac[/name_f]
Swan
[name_u]Finch[/name_u]
[name_f]Wren[/name_f]
[name_u]Sage[/name_u]
Ardent
Caraway

for a boy I really like [name_m]Denim[/name_m] :slight_smile:

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@kalaway: I agree there are some that I think translate as first names. [name_f]Breeze[/name_f] I have on my fn list and I adore [name_f]Lace[/name_f]!