Middle names for Marlow.

mokamonster

Hello, we have picked out a name for our baby, but are struggling to find a good middle name. We are team green and decided to go with a neutral name either way. After struggling for so long, we came to the decision of Marlow almost immediately after seeing the first 3D ultrasound photos!

Now, we just need some help finding a middle name. We lean towards one syllable middle names, but longer are also okay. We also don't like very traditional names.

My husband likes Marlow Mo because the fetal nickname is "Mo" and he thinks it's fun to say. We both like Marlow Sky but I'm not 100% sure about Sky yet. My last name is pronounced exactly like bossy.

mb0112

I personally would choose a gender specific middle name if you are using a gender neutral first name. So maybe come up with a boy and girl option you like 

Marlow June
Marlow Thomas 

I don't like Marlow Mo. if he likes Mo because of the nickname connection he's already kinda getting that sound with Marlow. It feels cartoonish to me.

13snowflakes

What about Marlow Rain?

mokamonster

@mb0112 I considered June but my husband hates it. His first language isn't English, so names that are actual things are weird for him sometimes. Think that's the same reason he doesn't feel Marlow Mo is cartoonish haha

@13snowflakes lol we also thought of rain but apparently it's depressing to my husband. Can't understand him 😅

We definitely like more nature-inspired names. These are some middle names we also considered: Rose, Sage, Jade, Cove, Clove, Dawn, Elm

mb0112

I like Rose or Sage. Suggesting Brooke. 

FakeFinn

mb0112 said:

I personally would choose a gender specific middle name if you are using a gender neutral first name. So maybe come up with a boy and girl option you like 

Marlow June
Marlow Thomas 

I don't like Marlow Mo. if he likes Mo because of the nickname connection he's already kinda getting that sound with Marlow. It feels cartoonish to me.

I agree with the gender specific middle name. 

In line with nature inspired names:
Marlow Clementine
Marlow Wren
Marlow Dahlia
Marlow Iris

Marlow Forrest
Marlow Florian
Marlow Caspian
Marlow Rafferty

jacquelinem123

What about Rae? Could even spell it Ray