If you’re getting ready to have a baby, then you’re probably the busiest you’ve ever been.
There are all sorts of things to get lined up and in place before baby makes her debut. But, one of the most important is deciding what your baby’s name will be.
A person’s name says a lot about who they are. It influences how others think of her and how she thinks about herself.
Considering how big a role a person’s name plays in their life, it’s easy to see why people spend so much time searching for one.
But, if you spend hours and hours looking for the perfect first name, then what happens to the middle name? More than likely, it ends up getting pushed to the back burner.
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 for your daughter!
Without any further ado, here are the best middle names for a girl named Elena.
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 girl named Elena
Let’s jump into the list!
Believe it or not, most of these names are real runners-up provided and suggested by real parents of real Elenas! I’ve also thrown in a few ideas of my own to round out the list.
Elena Adele
Elena Amelia
Elena Arabella
Elena Bethany
Elena Brielle
Elena Cadence
Elena Camille
Elena Celeste
Elena Christine
Elena Delilah
Elena Diane
Elena Eve
Elena Fiona
Elena Francesca
Elena Francis
Elena Gayle
Elena Grace
Elena Gwendolyn
Elena Helena
Elena Irene
Elena Isabelle
Elena Jane
Elena Juliet
Elena Kate
Elena Katherine
Elena Kathleen
Elena Leigh
Elena Louise
Elena Mackenzie
Elena Marie
Elena Meredith
Elena Muriel
Elena Nadine
Elena Natalia
Elena Noelle
Elena Olivia
Elena Pearl
Elena Presley
Elena Renee
Elena Rose
Elena Ruth
Elena Sage
Elena Scarlett
Elena Seraphim
Elena Tess
Elena Vanessa
Elena Victoria
Elena Violet
Elena Willow
Elena Wren
My favorite middle names for Elena are Elena Vanessa and Elena Victoria.
I like how these classic “V” names flow beautifully with the name Elena. There are so many choices, though, so you should pick the ones that sound the best to you!
Meaning of the name Elena
According to BabyCenter, Elena is a name of Greek origin meaning “light” and is a version of Eleanor. It also has Spanish and Italian origins, meaning “bright shining light.”
Elena is number 34 on the popularity list for girl names for 2022. It has held its same position same the previous year.
Some famous people with the name Elena are actress Elena Angela Verdugo and Associate Justice of the Supreme Court Elena Kagan.
Wrapping Up
Didn’t find what you were looking for?
Try this:
Go to the discussion forums over at Babycenter (or alternatives like Nameberry or even Reddit). Use the search function to look for “middle names for Elena,” and you’ll find a ton of old threads. They’ll be full of ideas you can draw from, or you can even start a brand new thread and brainstorm.
Next, you might consider some other popular girl names other than Elena, like: Vivian, Skylar, or Rosalie.
Finally, before you go, here are some guides you might want to check out or even bookmark before baby’s arrival:
- What’s in the labor and delivery room at the hospital?
- What should dad bring to the hospital?
- How to celebrate a new baby without cigars
Hope this helps!