The 49 Best Middle Names for Madison

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Spent hours and hours Googling baby names only to realize …

… you totally forgot about the middle name?!

Yep. Been there.

Madison is an absolutely gorgeous name, but now it’s time to (quickly) figure out what her middle name will be.

That’s why I’ve built my middle name matcher guides — lists of dozens of middle names that sound great with whatever first name you’ve already chosen.

Without any further ado, here are the best middle names for a girl named Madison.

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The 49 Best Middle Names for Grayson

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When you’re expecting a baby, your world can get turned upside down (in a good way)!

There are so many things to think about, and it’s all so exciting — if not a bit overwhelming. One of the biggest choices that you face as a parent-to-be is what to name your child.

Your baby’s name is super important. After all, he’s likely going to have his name for a very long time, and his name says a lot about him!

But have you given much thought to the middle name? Choosing a middle name can be tough because it needs to sound good with the first name you’ve chosen and not lead to any embarrassing initials!

That’s why I’ve been putting together handy guides matching middle names to any first name you might have settled on.

Without any further ado, here are the best middle names for a boy named Grayson.

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10 Modern Alternatives to Cigars to Celebrate a New Baby

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Handing out and lighting up cigars at the birth of a baby has been a long-standing tradition in the United States.

But, as smoking has become less popular, and certainly isn’t allowed at hospitals anymore, it doesn’t make a lot of sense to hand out cigars that will never be smoked.

If you’d like to celebrate the birth of your baby in style, but aren’t interested in lighting up yourself, here are some of the best cigar alternatives for a new baby:

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The Different Types of Swaddles & Sleep Sacks for Babies Explained

Knowing that your baby will sleep long and sound can give you great peace of mind.

For that to happen, you’ll usually need to have baby wrapped up tight in a good swaddle.

The thought of wrapping your baby tightly so that they can’t move their arms might sound like a crazy idea! However, many parents vouch for the comforting effect swaddling has on their newborns. Plus, it’s dangerous to put a baby to sleep with a loose blanket as they can easily suffocate.

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The Different Types of Sippy Cups for Your Baby & How to Choose

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Imagine this: Your baby transitions from using a bottle to an open cup effortlessly overnight.

Wouldn’t that be perfect?

Sadly, this isn’t a perfect world, and making the switch from bottle or breast to a proper cup can be challenging for a lot of new parents and their babies.

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends giving up a bottle somewhere between your baby turning 12 and 24 months old. But there is a learning curve involved in using an open cup, and understandably so.

So until your baby has perfected drinking from a cup, you could expect ample spills and messes to clean up!

This is exactly where sippy cups come in.

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The 49 Best Middle Names for Alexander or Alex

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Getting ready to welcome a son into the world?

Congratulations!

Alex is a classic and masculine boys name. (It can be a girls name, too, though it’s used that way less often.)

You must have considered a ton of different options before settling on Alexander, but now that you’re here you’re wondering:

“What are the best middle names for Alex?”

This is exactly why I created my middle name matcher guides. In these lists, I give dozens of middle name options that sound good with whatever first name you’ve chosen.

Without any further ado, here are the best middle names for a boy named Alexander or Alex.

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The 50 Best Middle Names for Benjamin or Ben

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What should your son’s middle name be?

It’s a really tough decision! You could choose to honor a relative or a friend, or just pick something that sounds good.

Much like a first name, a person’s middle name says a lot about them, sticks with them forever, and can even influence their personality and the way others see them.

No pressure!

That’s why I’ve created my middle name matcher guides. I take a popular first name and give a couple dozen middle name choices that sound great with it.

Without any further ado, here are the best middle names for a boy named Benjamin or Ben.

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The 48 Best Middle Names for Aurora

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New parents tend to agonize over what to name their baby.

And for good reason! Once you pick a name, you and your child are stuck with it forever.

And it turns out that a person’s name can actually influence how others see them.

But you know what often goes overlooked until the last minute? The middle name!

If you’ve locked in on naming your baby girl Aurora, but can’t figure out what her middle name should be, you’re in the right place.

My middle name series takes popular first names and gives you a list of about 50 perfect middle names that sound great with it.

Without any further ado, here are the best middle names for a girl named Aurora.

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The 49 Best Middle Names for Emily

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If you’re expecting a new baby, then it’s almost a sure thing that you have a ton of questions.

You’re also likely facing an overwhelming amount of decisions. Most importantly — what to name your baby!

Considering the significance a name holds, it’s understandable that you want to take your time finding the perfect name for your baby girl. However, if you spend hours and hours surfing Google for the best first name, you won’t leave yourself a lot of time to find the perfect middle name.

That’s why I’ve been putting together my middle name matcher guides. You pick the first name, I find a few dozen excellent middle name options that go with it perfectly.

Without any further ado, here are the best middle names for a girl named Emily.

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Every different type of baby diaper & the differences between them

There’s so much to buy and think about before you bring a new baby home.

First things first, you’ll need to stock up on diapers!

But when you start shopping, you’ll quickly realize buying diapers can be pretty complicated. You have to choose between cloth and disposable, and even then there are tons of varieties of each.

Let’s break down all the different kinds of baby diapers and make them easy to understand.

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