118 Middle Names For Caroline (Classic, Modern, And Unique Options!)

Naming your baby is a tough challenge and even if you have decided on the first name Caroline you still have to pick out a great middle name! I have four children so at this point I have a lot of experience getting baby name ideas and figuring out what sounds good together.

There are many awesome middle names for Caroline to choose from that could fit into the classic, modern, or unique category of names. Here are the best second name ideas for girls named Caroline.

True, there is no such thing as the best or perfect name. However, I’ve found that sometimes a name just resonates with me and it sounds so much better than all of the rest. Hopefully, I can help you find that name for your sweet baby girl!

The meaning and history behind Caroline

Caroline is definitely a popular name for girls overall because it is a classic name that never seems to get too trendy.

In fact, Caroline reach the #88 spot on the list of popular names so far in 2020 and it was #55 in 2018.

This name made its way into the hearts of English speakers when England’s King George II married the German Queen Caroline of Ansbach back in the early 1700s. Since then, it has risen and fallen in popularity over the years.

Caroline might come from the Latin Carolus which is the union of two shorter names: Carol (joyous song) and Linda (pretty) which would give Caroline the meaning ‘Pretty joyous song.’ It could also come from a French name that means ‘free man.’

Typical variations for Caroline are Carol, Carolina, or Carolyn. Common nicknames are Carol or Lynn.

Help finding the right middle name

Since you’ve already found your favorite first name, you are more than halfway done with your name journey!

Just because you are in the home stretch, however, doesn’t mean that you should coast through the middle name. In fact, the middle name is what brings everything together and makes the whole name sound ‘right.’ Once you start looking, you might even want to have two middle names. Or, maybe you want to skip the whole thing altogether! Typically, in the United States, babies will have just one middle name though.

Of course, you can definitely have a bit more fun with the middle name because it is used less often and most people wouldn’t even learn about it unless they had to. This means you won’t have to worry as much about how it sounds to others and focus more on what it means to you and your family!

Places to look for a middle name idea

Just you won’t have to worry as much about judgment for your middle name selection doesn’t mean that you won’t get overwhelmed with the decision-making process once you start brainstorming so here are four ideas to help you get moving:

• Family or traditional names – This is always a great option when looking for middle names. If you are able to look back far enough I’m sure that you will find some odd and probably endearing names to add to your list. These names also help preserve some family memory and can even end up sounding very fresh if they haven’t been used often in recent years.
• Your second choice for the first name – If you found yourself tossing two different names around before you decided on Caroline then you could think about using the runner up as your daughter’s middle name! If you loved it enough to use it for the first then it should definitely be able to work for the second!
• Two can be better than one – I said just a minute ago that you might want to choose two names so if you find something that flows well together then your baby girl is well on her way to sounding like English royalty!
• Memories or favorite places – This one doesn’t always work, but plenty of fun names can be found if you think about places you’ve visited or important memories from your past. Play a game with your spouse where you toss out ideas together!

Here is what to watch out for when choosing your middle name

While name picking can be tons of fun, there are a few things that you should keep in mind before you firmly settle on a middle name. Check these out:

• Potential nicknames – Run the names you are considering through your head for a while and brainstorm potential nickname ideas. There are some bad ones out there for any name, but make sure you aren’t overlooking something like the shortened nickname for Richard.
• Initial spellings – Initials will come up a lot throughout your baby girl’s life – usually in print. This means you will need to pay special attention to what your girl’s name spells out with her initials. For instance, you might not want it to spell “C.U.K” or “C.O.K” – not a good look.
• Monogram spellings – Similar to initials, monograms will be featured quite often – especially for girls! Just be mindful that monograms go in a different order – first, last, middle name!
• The overall flow of the name – Take a couple of moments to yell out the name you’ve chosen for your little girl. Does it sound funny? Have any weird stops or something? Just something to think about!

So without any further ado, let’s get to the list! I’ve scoured the internet and found a ton of awesome-sounding middle names for a little girl named Caroline. Some of these have a classic feel, others modern, and still more of them are a bit more unique or interesting. I’m sure you will find something you like!

Classic middle names for Caroline

These names are meant to feel traditional without seeming too old-fashioned or stuffy. A classic name can even feel fresh and light with the right personality behind it and they carry a certain amount of strength and professionalism that will follow your daughter well throughout her life.

1. Caroline Victoria

2. Caroline Susan

3. Caroline Juliet

4. Caroline Mae

5. Caroline Enid

6. Caroline Vivienne

7. Caroline Christine

8. Caroline Frances

9. Caroline Ruth

10. Caroline Alexandria

11. Caroline Audrey

12. Caroline Elizabeth

13. Caroline Eleanor

14. Caroline Elaine

15. Caroline Felicity

16. Caroline Mabel

17. Caroline Constance

18. Caroline Mary

19. Caroline Rose

20. Caroline Sophia

21. Caroline Amanda

22. Caroline Michelle

23. Caroline Beatrice

24. Caroline Evangeline

25. Caroline Francine

26. Caroline Jane

27. Caroline Noelle

28. Caroline Ashley

Modern middle names for Caroline

If you are looking for something a little more trendy or punchy, then consider a modern middle name to go with your first name. The best modern names will sound new and different without giving the impression that you are trying too hard to be unique!

1. Caroline Iris

2. Caroline Eve

3. Caroline June

4. Caroline Hope

5. Caroline Elise

6. Caroline Adelaide

7. Caroline Maisie

8. Caroline Belle

9. Caroline Esme

10. Caroline Isla

11. Caroline Jolie

12. Caroline Zoe

13. Caroline Claire

14. Caroline Magnolia

15. Caroline Georgia

16. Caroline Joy

17. Caroline Ivy

18. Caroline Quinn

19. Caroline Grace

20. Caroline Faith

21. Caroline Louise

22. Caroline Ray

23. Caroline Leigh

24. Caroline Beth

25. Caroline Aster

26. Caroline Daisy

27. Caroline Maeve

28. Caroline Sloane

29. Caroline Navy

30. Caroline Harlow

31. Caroline Alyssa

32. Caroline Laurel

33. Caroline Wren

34. Caroline Olivia

35. Caroline Harper

36. Caroline Blair

37. Caroline Adele

38. Caroline Daphne

39. Caroline Isadora

40. Caroline Lisette

41. Caroline Valencia

42. Caroline Winona

43. Caroline Winter

44. Caroline Ramona

45. Caroline Morgan

46. Caroline Reese

Unique and fun middle names for Caroline

For those that really want to have fun or try something different, here are a few names that I think sound great together with Caroline! This category is truly only limited by your imagination so just take these as a place to get you started!

1. Caroline Eleni

2. Caroline Willa

3. Caroline Gem

4. Caroline Vesper

5. Caroline Hesper

6. Caroline Orla

7. Caroline Dahlia

8. Caroline Blue

9. Caroline Clover

10. Caroline Pearl

11. Caroline Celeste

12. Caroline Violet

13. Caroline Lark

14. Caroline Merit

15. Caroline Fleur

16. Caroline Peridot

17. Caroline Mist

18. Caroline Viveca

19. Caroline Evita

20. Caroline Meadow

21. Caroline Chase

22. Caroline Vale

23. Caroline Bliss

24. Caroline Coralie

25. Caroline Poppy

26. Caroline Rainbow

27. Caroline Teal

28. Caroline Tuesday

29. Caroline Posy

30. Caroline Vega

31. Caroline Jessamine

32. Caroline Elspeth

33. Caroline Celestia

34. Caroline Clove

35. Caroline Hermione

36. Caroline Ophelia

37. Caroline Skye

38. Caroline Tempest

39. Caroline Ursula

40. Caroline Zelda

41. Caroline Zora

42. Caroline Delphine

43. Caroline Thisbe

44. Caroline Peony

Last Thoughts

Wow, I enjoyed going through these names! Even though I don’t have a Caroline myself, it kind of makes me want to have another daughter!

Remember not to take things too seriously when it comes to picking out a middle name. Have fun with it and try out a bunch of different names for a while until you have one that really speaks to you. That means you should start early along in the pregnancy talking about names!

Whatever name you decide on, enjoy your new bundle of joy!