Are you looking for a middle name to go with Isabella? This list of lovely middle names are the perfect match for Isabella.
Isabella: A Lovely Name
If you’re reading this, you likely have chosen Isabella as a baby name for your new daughter. Congratulations! Isabella is a lovely name! Isabella means ‘God is my oath’ and has Italian origins.
Isabella is a classic example of a vintage name that had a huge resurgence in popularity over the past few decades. Isabella totally fell off the baby name charts in between 1948 and 1990. In the 90’s and 2000’s it rose steadily until it reached the number one spot on the Social Security Charts in 2009 and 2010. Since then, it has hovered in the top ten baby names in the US.
Finding the Perfect Middle Name for Isabella
Now that you have chosen Isabella as a perfect baby name, you will need to find a middle name that suits it. So, what makes a good name for Isabella?
Because Isabella is already a longer name, you may want a shorter one or two syllable name to balance it out. Alternatively, you could choose another longer name to create a very fancy pairing.
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Isabella ends with the common -ella ending, meaning you probably will want a middle name that ends differently. You may also wish to avoid a middle name that starts with A, the same sound Isabella ends with (although I’ve noted a few A names that do work nicely with Isabella below).
The Best Middle Names for Isabella
So without further ado, here are the best middle names for Isabella.
Isabella Blythe
Originally a surname meaning cheerful.
Isabella Claire
French version of Clara, meaning ‘clear’ or ‘bright’.
Isabella Grey
Grey was originally an English surname. It is a simple, yet modern sounding pairing for Isabella.
Isabella Lark
Lark refers to the beautiful songbird. This name is whimsical, and sounds great with Isabella.
Isabella Opal
An opal is the name of an iridescent gemstone, which is the birthstone for October. The word opal means jewel in Sanskrit. Like other gemstones, Opal became popular in the Victorian era, peaking in early 20th century. It’s certainly a unique name that is also lovely!
Isabella Raine
From the English word, ‘rain’, or French word for queen.
Isabella Wynne
Welsh for ‘blessed, or ‘fair’. Wynne is a vintage name, like Isabella, but is much less common.
Even More Middle Names to Go with Isabella
If those names aren’t quite right, don’t worry. Here are even more middle name ideas for Isabella.
Isabella Alice
Alice is an English baby name that has gone through several transitions, but originally stemmed from the German name Adelaide, meaning ‘nobility’. Alice is a simple, but pretty vintage name that isn’t overused.
Isabella Amelia
Amelia is a variant of Amalia, a Germanic name meaning ‘work’, ‘industrious’, or ‘striving’. It was made popular by the daughters of George II and III, as well as the aviation icon, Amelia Earhart.
Isabella Ashley
From an English surname, meaning ‘ash tree clearing’.
Isabella Astra
Astra means ‘star’ in Greek. For more names inspired by astronomy, click here.
Isabella August
A shorter form of Augusta, which itself is the feminine form of Augustus, which means ‘exalted’.
Isabella Avery
Avery is a derivative of Alfred, and means ‘elf king’. It was originally an English surname. It’s quite a common name for boys, but particularly popular for girls in the past several years.
Isabella Brynn
Welsh name meaning ‘hill’.
Isabella Cadence
Cadence is a unisex name meaning ‘rhythm’. It’s gaining in popularity but is not yet super-common!
Isabella Charlotte
Meaning ‘petite’, this French name is the feminized form of Charles. Charlotte is the name of several queens and princesses, as well as Charlotte York from Sex and the City. For more classic girl names, click here.
Isabella Christine
Christine means ‘follower of Christ’ or ‘anointed’ and has its origins in Greek and Egyptian.
Isabella Daisy
Daisy is a super cute vintage name that you don’t often hear these days. The name is, of course, after the flower of the same name. The flower name comes from the Old English word meaning ‘day’s eye’. It is also a common nickname for Marguerite, the French name for the flower. For more flower-inspired girl names, click here.
Isabella Dawn
Name referring to sunrise.
Isabella Elizabeth
Elizabeth is a classic name that has been used by royalty for hundred of years and still is popular today. It means ‘God is my oath’.
Isabella Faith
English word, originally derived from Latin, meaning ‘to trust’.
Isabella Fay
Originally a shortened form of the word, fairy.
Isabella Fern
Fern is a name honouring the beautiful plant with fronds.
Isabella Frances
Frances held the 41st place for popular names in the 1880’s. Frances is the female version of Frances. It comes from the Latin word for France, or ‘free one’.
Isabella Freya
Freya, the feminine form of Frey, means “the lady, mistress or noblewoman”. Freya was a goddess in Norse Mythology.
Isabella Grace
From the Latin ‘gratia’, Grace is a virtue name that has simplicity and elegance. a perfect middle name for Isabella.
Isabella Harlowe
Harlow is a surname, originally coming from a place name. It means ‘rocky hill’.
Isabella Hayden
From the English surname meaning ‘hay valley’, Hayden is a beautiful modern pairing for Isabella.
Isabella Henley
Henley literally means ‘high meadow’. It’s a rather unique baby name with a boho feel, and is the perfect stylish name for a baby girl.
Isabella Hollis
English surname referring to a holly tree.
Isabella Hope
Hope derives its meaning from the English word. It is a virtue-inspired name. Last year it jumped from from 253 to 230.
Isabella Jade
After the green, precious stone.
Isabella Jae
Variant of Jay.
Isabella Jeanne
A modern variation of the French name, Jehannes.
Isabella Jewel
English word originally from the French ‘jouelle’.
Isabella Jude
A shortened form of Judith, made popular by the Beatles song, “Hey Jude”.
Isabella Kate
Kate and Katie are diminutives of Catherine/Katherine, which mean ‘pure’, regardless of the spelling.
Isabella Kennedy
Kennedy was originally an Irish surname, but has been gaining popularity as a given name. There are both boys and girls named Kennedy, although it’s become more popular for girls in recent years.
Isabella Lake
From the English word for the inland body of water.
Isabella Lilac
Named after the fragrant purple shrub, Lilac is another great alternative to Lily.
Isabella Lily
Named from the flower, a symbol of purity.
Isabella Love
From the English word, Love makes a quirky, whimsical middle name for Isabella.
Isabella Madeline
Form of Magdalene, from Mary Magdalene. The main character in the books of the same name by Ludwig Bemelmans.
Isabella Mae
A spelling variation for the name May.
Isabella Maeve
From the Gaelic for ‘intoxicating’, Maeve is one of the most lovely unique one syllable names for girls. It rose from 360 to to a high of 334 last year and shot up again to 244 this year.
Isabella Margaret
Margaret means ‘pearl’ in Greek. Margaret has often been a name given to members of royalty. It was popular in the early 20th century and is making a comeback!
Isabella Marigold
After the small golden flower of the same name. I love the idea of using Goldie as a nickname for Marigold, instead of Mary.
Isabella Marie
French or Czech form of Maria, Marie was made famous by Marie Antoinette.
Isabella Maud
An old form of Matilda, meaning ‘strength in battle’.
Isabella Oaklynn
Oaklynn combines the name Oakley and the name Lynn to create a pretty nature-inspired girl’s name. It appeared on the top 1000 name charts in 2017. Last year its position rose from 888 to 452 on the Social Security charts.
Isabella Olivia
Olivia is the feminine form of Oliver. It honours the olive tree and is Latin in origin.
Isabella Paisley
Paisley comes from a Scottish surname, but originally stems for the Latin word for church.
Isabella Palmer
Palmer is a favorite unisex name of mine. It’s an English name which originally has roots from the Latin. It refers to someone who worked as a palmer, or refers to a palm tree and refers to a pilgrim to the Holy Land. Last year, it landed in the top 1000 for the first time, growing in position from 1043 to 679 and then rose again to 460 this year. It’s one to watch in the upcoming year!
Isabella Pearl
The name of a gemstone that forms in some shellfish.
Isabella Peony
Peonies are the large perennial flowers that herald the start of summer. Peony flowers are striking, just as the name Peony will be if you choose it for your daughter.
Isabella Quinn
Originally an Irish surname.
Isabella Rachel
Rachel is a name with Hebrew origins and means ‘ewe’. In the Old Testament, Rachel is the wife of Jacob.
Isabella Rae
Shortened form of Rachel or feminine version of Ray.
Isabella River
River is a great unisex name. It honours the flowing body of water of the same name. As a girls’ name, River has skyrocketed up the charts over the past ten years, after making an initial appearance in 2009. it currently sits at position 244.
Isabella Rose
From the garden flower, Rose is a beautiful, traditional name for Isabella.
Isabella Rowan
This stylish, boho girls name refers to the rowan tree, which symbolizes courage, wisdom and protection.
Isabella Ruby
Ruby is a Victorian girl name after the gemstone of the same name, which means ‘red’ in Latin. Ruby’s popularity peaked around the turn of the century, but is starting to re-emerge as a popular name. It was in position 74 last year and currently sits at spot 66.
Isabella Ruth
From the Hebrew, meaning ‘friend’.
Isabella Sage
English for the herb, or a wise person. This name rose from 305 to 280 on the charts last year.
Isabella Sloane
Anglicized version of the Irish surname, Sloane makes a cute middle name for Isabella.
Isabella Sophia
Meaning ‘wisdom’ in Greek. Sophia Loren was a famous actress of the past. Sophia is another popular vintage name that sounds great as a middle name for Isabella.
Isabella Violet
The name Violet comes from the purple colour, or the small purple flower. It’s been popular in Scotland since the 16th century and in England since the 19th century.43 to 36
Isabella Vivian
Vivian means life and comes from the Latin. It’s the perfect old fashioned name that is uncommon, but very recognizable. You have several different spelling options, the conventional English Vivian, or the French Vivienne.
Isabella Wren
The English term for the songbird, Wren makes a modern, slightly whimsical middle name for Isabella.
Isabella Winnie
Winnie is a beautiful nickname for Winifred, or sometimes Edwina. It comes from the Welsh and means ‘fair one’.
Well, I hope that helps you on your search for the perfect middle name for Isabella. Happy name hunting!
Name meanings sourced from Behind the Name.
