Whether it’s your first or fourth, how special and wonderful it is to welcome a new baby to your family. And one of your first, and most important, jobs as a parent is to choose your little one’s name.
A name bears so much meaning – it will be with your daughter for the rest of her life!
If you’re reading this article, then you have either chosen or are seriously considering the first name Amber for your little girl. Now you just need a complementary name that has special meaning and purpose to you and your partner!
Here we’ve compiled a list of some beautiful middle names for Amber, as well as tools and guidelines that can assist you in the naming process!
Amber is a beautiful and classic name for a baby girl. Amber is a traditionally feminine name with Arabic and Celtic origins. Its popularity has waxed and waned over many years, but Amber has held steady on popularity charts. In 2018, it ranked #184 in most popular names for girls.
Amber means fierce or beautiful, most commonly associated with jewelry. Amber is also considered as a spiritual gem associated with vibrance and life giving qualities of sun. What a gorgeous and endearing name for your little girl.
Famous People Named Amber:
Amber Rose – American model and actress
Amber Heard – American actress
Amber Valletta – American supermodel
Amber Riley – singer and actress from Glee
Amber Stevens West – actress from The Carmichael Show
Amber Portwood – television personality from Teen Mom OG
Amber Claire – from Kathleen Winsor’s novel Forever Amber
As you can see, there are many famous people named Amber. With such a pretty name, it’s no wonder that Amber is so popular!
Now that you know a bit about the meaning and history of the name Amber, as well as some popular people who share the name, it’s time to dig into understanding how to choose the right middle name for your Amber.
Choosing the Best Middle Name for Amber
Family Ties
There are plenty of family members who could be sources of inspiration, such as aunts, grandmothers, sisters, or cousins.
You could also choose a male family name or gender neutral name as Amber’s middle name. For example, if her father’s middle name is Andrew, you might choose from the middle names Andrea, Alexandra or even Andy.
Gender neutral middle names might include Ashley, Riley, or Erin.
If you would like to go with a classic or traditional middle name for Amber, looking back through your family tree can be a great way to come up with ideas. I found the names Geneva and Madelina when doing ancestry research and thought they were both great options for timeless girl names.
My husband’s grandmother’s name is Rosalyn, and we’ve loved the idea of passing along her name (she is currently 93 years old) to a little girl and giving her the nickname “Rosie.” There may be names of family members that you haven’t heard yet!
Special Places
Do you have a favorite city, town, park, or place? Have you visited another country that left a special impression on you?
My friend named her baby Sydney for the famed town in Australia. She spent a summer there and loved the atmosphere.
There are many names of special places that make creative and beautiful names for baby girls.
If you don’t want to go with the name of a city or town, you can consider important places around you, including parks, nature trails, and street names.
Celebrity Names
Celebrities are not only people who are in TV shows and movies. You could also consider the names of other famous people, including speakers, authors, DJs, musicians, and news anchors.
Have you heard an original or unique name that you love? Sometimes people use their middle name as a stage name, so this can be an important consideration when choosing your middle name for Amber!
You could go with something more classic like Marilyn or a name more modern like Vera.
Nature Inspired
Amber in itself is a name inspired by nature. It most often refers to fossilized resin and a beautiful gemstone. These images evoke natural beauty, which makes Amber a lovely name for a baby girl. If you would like to give Amber a complementary middle name inspired by nature, here are some other ideas:
Willow – A name that evokes the image of a graceful tree bending in the wind. It is a delicate and pretty name that would go well with Amber.
Pearl – A classic middle name that has been used for generations. It is simple and elegant, and it goes well with many different first names.
Rose – A romantic name that conjures up the image of a beautiful flower. It would be a perfect middle name for a girl with a delicate name like Amber.
Ivy – A strong and beautiful name that evokes the image of a climbing plant. It would be a perfect middle name for a girl who is adventurous and spirited.
Favorite Books or Shows
Another option is to choose a name inspired by your favorite book or television show. This could be a great way to introduce your child to some favored elements of childhood or culture.
If your family has mixed backgrounds and cultures, you could choose a popular movie name that honors your heritage. Think Maribel, Isabella, or Luisa from the hit movie Encanto. (But…we don’t talk about Bruno, no, no, no.)
Old Disney movies offer names like Aurora, Jasmine, Belle, Alice, Jane, and Tiana. Newer movies include some of our favorite characters like Moana, Anna, Kiara, and Elsa.
Double Names
Have you considered making Amber a double name? For example, you might do Amber Rose or Amber Jade. You could also do a longer double name such as Amber Elizabeth, which sounds elegant and timeless. Double names are popular in the southern United States and have a way of sticking around!
Syllable Balance
Since Amber is a two-syllable name, either a short or long middle name can work well. Of course, this depends on your last name.
Most memorable names are between four to six syllables. Anything longer than that can sometimes be challenging to commit to memory (but, of course, that’s not a hard and fast rule).
So when you are considering the best middle name for Amber, consider how many syllables her entire name will be, as well as how it all flows together. Does it sound better to have a short middle name or a long one?
Both of my boys have a 1:2:1 syllable ratio for their names. My name is 3:2:1, and while it’s not the most original and exciting name (Jennifer was an entirely common name in the 80s!), it does flow with my middle and last name.
How can you choose a middle name that will create syllable balance for your last name? Should it be one, two, three, or even four syllables?
Cadence
Put simply, cadence is the flow or rhythm of sounds or words. It is generally a musical term and refers to that special quality that makes notes sound good together.
The question is: how do we create cadence with our names? Is there a way to make them sound almost lyrical?
Syllable balance is one way to create cadence, but there are other elements too, such as alliteration.
Saying your daughter’s name aloud is a great way to test for cadence, or flow. Consider the middle names you’ve chosen for Amber. How do they sound with your last name? Do all names flow well together?
Nicknames
There are some cute nicknames for Amber like Ambie and Bree. You could also combine her first and middle name initials to create nicknames like AJ (Amber Jade), ACE (Amber Celeste), and AE (Amber Elizabeth).
Without further adieu, let’s look at some beloved middle names for Amber!
Best Middle Names for Amber
Amber Addison
Amber Alexa
Amber Alexandra
Amber Alexis
Amber Avalon
Amber Beatrix
Amber Belle
Amber Brooklyn
Amber Caitlin/Katelyn
Amber Cambria
Amber Camden
Amber Caroline
Amber Caris
Amber Casey
Amber Catherine
Amber Cecelia
Amber Cecily
Amber Charlotte
Amber Cheyenne
Amber Chloe
Amber Claire
Amber Daisy
Amber Darcy
Amber Dawn
Amber Diana
Amber Elaine
Amber Elise/Elyse
Amber Elizabeth
Amber Eloise
Amber Evie
Amber Faith
Amber Faye
Amber Felicity
Amber Frances
Amber Francesca
Amber Gabriella
Amber Gemma
Amber Georgina
Amber Giselle
Amber Grace
Amber Harriet
Amber Hazel
Amber Heather
Amber Heidi
Amber Helena
Amber Holly
Amber Hope
Amber Imogen
Amber Isabella
Amber Isabelle
Amber Isobel
Amber Isla
Amber Ivy
Amber Jade
Amber Jane
Amber Jasmine
Amber Jean
Amber Jessica
Amber Joelle
Amber Josephine
Amber Joy
Amber Juliet
Amber June
Amber Kate
Amber Katherine/Catherine/Kathryn
Amber Kayla
Amber Kimberly
Amber Lacey
Amber Leigh
Amber Lexie
Amber Lily
Amber Lisa
Amber Loren
Amber Lorraine
Amber Louisa
Amber Louise
Amber Lucy
Amber Lydia
Amber Madeleine
Amber Madison
Amber Mae
Amber Marie
Amber Mary
Amber May
Amber Megan
Amber Meredith
Amber Miley
Amber Monet
Amber Naomi
Amber Nell
Amber Nicole
Amber Noelle
Amber Olivia
Amber Paige
Amber Patricia
Amber Pearl
Amber Penelope
Amber Peyton
Amber Philipa
Amber Rachael
Amber Rachel
Amber Rae
Amber Renee
Amber Rhiannon
Amber Riley
Amber Rosalie
Amber Rose
Amber Ruby
Amber Sage
Amber Savannah
Amber Shay/Shae
Amber Sienna
Amber Simone
Amber Skye
Amber Sophia
Amber Stacey
Amber Susannah
Amber Sydney
Amber Theresa
Amber Victoria
Amber Violet
Amber Vivien
Amber Willow
Amber Wren
Amber Zoe
Final Thoughts
Middle names are the perfect way to add personality to your child’s name. But choosing a middle name for your girl is not always easy.
Read over the middle name inspiration section and jot down the top names that you and your partner like best. From there, you can practice the names out loud to see which ones you like best.
Whichever you choose, enjoy the process of making this important and special decision. And all the best to you on your parenting journey!
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