Middle name for Ella

ambercakes92

Ella is a rather common name, so I'm looking for a middle name that is more unique, but still with a traditional vibe. I also want to avoid anything starting with A, and I would like it to have 2+ syllables. The surname is Irish and begins with O.

Two middle names that are currently on the table are:

Josephina (after my late grandfather, Joseph)
Vivienne (the only other name my partner and I have been able to agree on)

Opinions on those two choices and other suggestions are gladly welcomed. Thank you!

mrstrax

I prefer the flow of Ella Josephine to Ella Josaphina. That would be my first pick, especially since it's an honor name.

Ella Caroline
Ella Margaret
Ella Beatrice
Ella Charlotte
Ella Cordelia
Ella Felicity
Ella Genevieve

ambercakes92

I love the name Charlotte! But unfortunately being from NC, I can only associate it as a place name. Sigh. Thanks for your suggestions!

bbiutmcph

Ella Josephine is less sing songey than Josephina. I also like Vivienne.

Ella Corrine
Ella Maureen
Ella Rebecca
Ella Helene
Ella Nicole
Ella Irene
Ella Genevieve
Ella Jeanette
Ella Katherine
Ella Camille
Ella Florence

LNic5

Love Ella Vivienne

Ella Valentina
Ella Evangeline
Ella Genevieve
Ella Persephone
Ella Seraphina
Ella Giuliana
Ella Roselyn
Ella Coraline
Ella Frances
Ella Beatrice
Ella Cosette
Ella Gwendolyn
Ella Rosalie
Ella Anastasia (I know you were trying to avoid A names but I think this ones beautiful)

MamaWren919

I like Ella Josephine better. The a endings on Ella Josephina doesn't work to me. Ella Vivienne is nice too, but I like the meaning behind Josephine.

Also love Ella Genevieve and Ella Corrine.

Suggest
Ella Celeste
Ella Rosemary

Gingermom15

My niece is Ella Faye. I didn't care much for it at first, but I really like it now.

whiteteaandginger

Out of the two options you mentioned, I prefer Ella Vivienne.

Ella Brianne
Ella Brienne
Ella Camille
Ella Celestine
Ella Clarice
Ella Clementine
Ella Constance
Ella Daphne
Ella Darlene
Ella Eloise
Ella Julienne
Ella Juliet/Juliette
Ella Justine
Ella Lillian
Ella Louise
Ella Lucienne
Ella Lucille
Ella Madeline
Ella Marisol
Ella Maxine
Ella Miriam
Ella Octavia
Ella Odette
Ella Ophelia
Ella Roxanne
Ella Sabine
Ella Violet

DanandVan

Ella Victoria
Thats all I got. I can't think of anything to top that. Its lovely and strong!

SamAdams2006

I love Ella Josephine! If you don't use that then my suggestion is to look through other family names. I personally believe that middle names should be used to honor loved ones and not to just make a first name flow better. Because no one uses or knows anyone's middle name ever. What are your parents/in laws, siblings, and other grandparents names??

wassuphoes

I would do Ella Josephine.

Ella Vivian is nice, I think Vivienne is too rhymey.

VitaLuna

Ella Josephine (don't like Josephina with Ella)

Pontot31

I also like Ella Josephine.
My niece is Ella Jo. The Jo is a nod to 2 different family members. So they kept it short and sweet.

ambercakes92

I certainly don't dislike Ella Josephine, but I knew a Josephine in college and she turned out to be a real piece of work. I would hate to be reminded of her every time I thought of my little one's full name!

But all the suggestions are great and much appreciated! Victoria, Seraphina, Cosette, Louise, and Valentina are all ones I have considered so y'all certainly know my style

ambercakes92

SamAdams2006 said:

I love Ella Josephine! If you don't use that then my suggestion is to look through other family names. I personally believe that middle names should be used to honor loved ones and not to just make a first name flow better. Because no one uses or knows anyone's middle name ever. What are your parents/in laws, siblings, and other grandparents names??

Other names in the family are Catherine/Katherine (I thought Caterina might be a nice spin on that), Eileen, Reginald, Edna, and Karen. I wouldn't use anyone's name outright, but I haven't thought of any alternatives to the latter names that I actually like.

macmommie

Before I read all the replies my first instinct was to shorten the Josephina to Josephine. Ella Josephine sounds beautiful together.