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Baby names destined to be middle names

Are some baby names suffering from 'middle name syndrome'?

Stuck in the middle...

It can be really tricky to come up with a great sounding middle name but there are always those 'go-to' middle names.

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Why do certain names find themselves in the middle time and time again? Maybe it's because they're great rhythmic or 'linking' names and generally complement most first names, they're a victim of their own success... 

So, have these baby names had their day in the sun as first names? Are they destined for the sidelines as middle names? We've compiled the top 10 most used middle names for boys and girls to help you decide.

Boys

  1. James
  2. John
  3. Thomas
  4. George
  5. William
  6. Lee
  7. Joseph
  8. David
  9. Jack
  10. Jay

Girls

  1. May / Mae / Mai
  2. Rose
  3. Grace
  4. Louise
  5. Elizabeth
  6. Jane
  7. Marie
  8. Leigh
  9. Lily
  10. Ann

Still looking for more baby name ideas? Don’t forget to check out our baby name search on Bounty.com for more inspiration!

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