The 50 Best Middle Names for Carter

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Did you know that people actually develop an impression of others based on their name alone?

In fact, your baby’s name can even influence how he feels about himself.

No wonder picking out the perfect name for your kid is such a big deal!

It’s no surprise that people Google name ideas for hours trying to find the best fit for their new little bundle of joy. The only problem is, if you spend all your time focusing on a great first name, you might not leave yourself a lot of time to find the perfect middle name!

That’s why I’ve been putting together my How To Pick A Middle Name series. So with a quick glance, you can find the perfect middle name to go with any first name.

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

I’ve compiled these from baby name databases, parent discussion forums, and other sources then whittled them down to the ones I personally think sound the best.

Hope it helps!

Middle name ideas for a boy named Carter

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Let’s get right into the list.

Here are some of my favorite ideas — and real picks from real parents of real Carters! Use it as a guide, inspiration, a jumping off point, or just a fun read.

  1. Carter Alexander

  2. Carter Anthony

  3. Carter Austin

  4. Carter Avery

  5. Carter Benjamin

  6. Carter Bentley

  7. Carter Brayden

  8. Carter Bryce

  9. Carter Bryson

  10. Carter Chase

  11. Carter Daniel

  12. Carter David

  13. Carter Drew

  14. Carter Ethan

  15. Carter Everett

  16. Carter Finch

  17. Carter Garrett

  18. Carter Grant

  19. Carter Grayson

  20. Carter Gregory

  21. Carter Harrison

  22. Carter Hayden

  23. Carter Henry

  24. Carter Jack

  25. Carter Jackson

  26. Carter James

  27. Carter John

  28. Carter Jordan

  29. Carter Justin

  30. Carter Keaton

  31. Carter Landon

  32. Carter Levi

  33. Carter Liam

  34. Carter Lucas

  35. Carter Luke

  36. Carter Matthew

  37. Carter Michael

  38. Carter Miles

  39. Carter Mitchell

  40. Carter Nicholas

  41. Carter Nolan

  42. Carter Preston

  43. Carter Reid

  44. Carter Samuel

  45. Carter Steven

  46. Carter Theodore

  47. Carter Thomas

  48. Carter Timothy

  49. Carter William

  50. Carter Zachary

My favorite middle names for Carter are Carter Grayson and Carter Grant. I think there’s something nice sounding about the hard G middle names that go great with Carter.

But there are plenty more options out there, so I encourage you to explore more names until you find “the one.”

Meaning of the name Carter

According to BabyCenter, Carter is a name of English origin that was traditionally used as the last name of people who drove carts.

It literally means, “cart driver,” or “one who drives carts.”

The name Carter came in at number 19 on the popularity list for boy’s names of 2020.

It also has some Irish origin as the derivative, reduced form of McCarter. Although popularly used as a boy’s name, this name can also work for girls too.

Some famous Carters are celebrities Carter Mark Jenkins and female DJ Carter Cruise. It’s also the last name of President Jimmy Earl Carter.

Wrapping Up

By no means is that an exhaustive list, but I hope it helps you on your search.

And if you’re not sold on the name Carter, try some other popular boy’s names like Theo, Aiden, or Daniel.

Before you go, check out more of my favorite guides for new parents like:

Hope this helps!