Naming your baby boy is one of the most important and personal decisions you will make during your pregnancy. You may have spent months talking through the best baby names for your little guy.
If you are reading this article, then you have decided on Axel for your son’s first name (or you’re at least strongly considering it)!
So what middle names work well with Axel? Maybe you could choose a family name or the name of a favorite place or element in nature. How can you choose a middle name that is meaningful to you and your family?
From traditional and classic to modern and unique, we’ve created a list of names that work wonderfully with Axel. If a name from our list doesn’t stand out to you, consider using some of the sources of inspiration we discuss below!
Axel is a strong and masculine name with Scandinavian origins. It is most commonly thought to mean, “My Father is peace.” It is most often given to boys in Nordic countries such as Sweden, Norway, and Denmark and also in Germany.
Axel is a great choice for parents looking for a strong and powerful name for their baby boy. It has a beautiful meaning that is perfect for any family. Other spelling variations of Axel include Aksel, Aksell, and Aksil.
In terms of popularity the name Axel is not very common in the United States, but it has been slowly gaining popularity over the years. It is sure to stand out from the crowd and be remembered by everyone who hears it. It has a wonderful meaning that can be appreciated by any family!
Famous People Named Axel
– Axel Rose (singer)
– Axel Foley (actor)
– Axel Garret (actor)
– Axel Rathbone (actor)
How to Choose the Best Middle Name for Axel
Family Ties
Do you have any family members or friends whose names you really like? Have you considered digging into your family tree to see what names, both first and middle, your ancestors may have carried? There may be a great-grandfather who has a name that would be the perfect complement to Axel! Giving family names is a great way to honor a relative and give meaning to your child’s name.
Here are some traditional middle names for Zane that complement the meaning of his first name.
– William: “valiant protector”
– Benjamin: “son of the right hand”
– Maximilian: “the greatest”
– Lucas: “light-giving”
– Owen: “noble”
– Leo: “lionhearted”
– Matthew: “gift of God”
– Peter: “rock” or “stone”
– Christopher: “bearing Christ”
– Everett: “strong as a boar”
Special Places
Do you have a favorite vacation spot, city, or birthplace with lots of memories? Is there a special place that is meaningful to your family? Do you know your family’s roots and where they are from?
For example, my friend knows that her grandparents settled in the United States after immigrating from Ireland. So she gave her daughter the middle name Ireland when she was born to honor her family’s heritage. This can be a great way to come up with a name that is unique and special.
You could also consider your favorite parks, lakes, and hiking spots. When I was growing up, we camped at a campground named Warren Park. My brother mentioned that he thought Warren was a cool name.
If you’ve traveled or spent time in another part of the world, maybe one of those areas inspired a cool middle name – think Boston, Logan, Columbus, Diego, Kent, or Melbourne, just to name a few!
You could also shorten the names of cities to come up with your own name (for example, Nash for Nashville and so on)!
Celebrity Names
Why not consider a celebrity name for your baby’s middle name? This could be a great way to pay tribute to someone you admire.
For example, if your favorite actor is Christian Bale, you could have Axel Christian. Many actors also use their middle names for stage names, so it could be a great fit to use for Axel!
You could go with the more traditional and classic name of an older actor or the more modern name of an up-and-coming actor.
Nature Inspired
Scandinavians are very much close to nature, so a nature inspired middle name would be a great choice for Axel. Here are some options that sound great and could work well as a middle name for Axel:
– Birch: “pale yellow” or “light brown”
– Cedar: “strong and durable”
– Maple: “red color”
– Rowan: “mountain ash tree”
– Willow: “graceful and slender”
– Brook: “water or stream”
– Chase: “hunting grounds”
– Hunter: “one who hunts”
– Knox: “round hill”
– Wilder: “”wilderness”
Favorite Books or Shows
What are your favorite books and television shows right now? Can you think through the names of characters? Do any of those sound like a good middle name for Axel?
Using the name of a beloved character can be a great way to give your son’s name a unique spin. But since Axel is already a relatively unique name, you may be leaning towards a middle name that is more traditional or grounded, like Charles, Noah, Michael, Joshua, or Christopher.
All of these are popular names for TV and book characters. If there’s not a character name that you love, then perhaps the name of an author is what you need.
My neighbor named her son Henry David for famed author Henry David Thoreau. There are all kinds of names that come to us when we consider books and stories!
Syllable Balance
Now that we’ve discussed some sources for middle name inspiration, let’s consider what other factors may help you find a middle name you love.
One thing that’s important to consider when choosing a middle name is how it flows with Axel and your last name. How many syllables should the middle name be? What would give it the best flow and sound?
If you have a long last name, say three or four syllables, then a shorter middle name may be just what you need. For example, consider Axel Christopher Jameson. Because Christopher and Jameson are both three syllables, this name feels a little heavy on the end.
But if we choose a shorter middle name, like Axel Blake Jameson, the name flows more freely. A two-syllable middle name could also be a good fit.
There are no hard and fast rules for syllable balance, except that the number of syllables in each name should balance out in full. In other words, it’s most common to have mixed syllables so a name sounds balanced.
Cadence
One reason we consider syllables is because balancing them helps to create cadence. Most commonly used in music, cadence refers to the rhythm or flow of a phrase or set of notes. When these things lack cadence, it is generally something we notice.
Cadence helps a name have “a nice ring to it.” Syllable balance is one way to create cadence, or name flow.
Other ways may include alliteration and names that are similar in meaning or category (traditional, modern, classic, etc). Probably the quickest way to determine cadence is to practice saying the name aloud. Do you have your list of middle names narrowed down?
Practice saying them aloud with Axel and your last name. Which name sounds best? Which has a rhythmic flow? And remember that if you really love a middle name for Axel but it doesn’t flow well, you can always make Axel your baby’s legal middle name, but then call him by Axel!
Nicknames
The most common nickname for Axel is “Axe,” but depending on your last name (or middle name), there may be other common nicknames! (My husband is John William – yep, double name – but a friend in high school coined “J Will” as his nickname).
Now, without further delay, let’s peruse the list of some of the best middle names for Axel. Whether you are looking for a traditional European (or Scandinavian name like Axel) or a modern and unique middle name, we’ve come up with a well-rounded list below!
Best Middle Names for Axel
Axel Alexander
Axel Andreas
Axel Augustin
Axel Bartholomew
Axel Bastien
Axel Benjamin
Axel Bennett
Axel Bernard
Axel Bram
Axel Brandon
Axel Brandt
Axel Broderick
Axel Carsten
Axel Caspian
Axel Cassius
Axel Chase
Axel Christopher
Axel Clarke
Axel Colt
Axel Conrad
Axel Corbin
Axel Damien
Axel Damon
Axel Darren
Axel David
Axel Dean
Axel Declan
Axel Desmond
Axel Dmitri
Axel Dominic
Axel Donovan
Axel Duncan
Axel Dylan
Axel Edison
Axel Edmund
Axel Edward
Axel Edwin
Axel Emmett
Axel Evan
Axel Evander
Axel Everett
Axel Finn
Axel Finnegan
Axel Frederick
Axel Gabriel
Axel Gavin
Axel George
Axel Gideon
Axel Graham
Axel Grayson
Axel Grey
Axel Griffin
Axel Gunther
Axel Gustave
Axel Hadrian
Axel Hamilton
Axel Harley
Axel Harrison
Axel Harvey
Axel Hawthorne
Axel Hayes
Axel Heinrich
Axel Heinz
Axel Hendrick
Axel Henry
Axel Horatio
Axel Hudson
Axel Jackson
Axel Jagger
Axel James
Axel Jameson
Axel Jaxson
Axel Jayden
Axel Jeffrey
Axel Jett
Axel John
Axel Joseph
Axel Josiah
Axel Jude
Axel Julian
Axel Kade
Axel Kendrick
Axel Kingston
Axel Kolten
Axel Kurt
Axel Kyle
Axel Lee
Axel Logan
Axel Maddox
Axel Malachi
Axel Marius
Axel Martin
Axel Matthew
Axel Matthias
Axel Maverick
Axel Memphis
Axel Nicholas
Axel Noah
Axel Nolan
Axel Obadiah
Axel Orion
Axel Orpheus
Axel Owen
Axel Pierce
Axel Quinn
Axel Rafferty
Axel Rain
Axel Rainier
Axel Ramon
Axel Reese
Axel Reginald
Axel Reid
Axel Rhys
Axel Robert
Axel Roland
Axel Roman
Axel Ronan
Axel Ross
Axel Rowan
Axel Ryan
Axel Ryder
Axel Ryker
Axel Sebastian
Axel Silas
Axel Simeon
Axel Stefan
Axel Steven
Axel Tate
Axel Thaddeus
Axel Thane
Axel Theodore
Axel Thomas
Axel Thorsten
Axel Titus
Axel Tobias
Axel Vaughn
Axel Wade
Axel Walter
Axel Warner
Axel Wayne
Axel Wilder
Axel William
Axel Zacharias
Axel Zander
Axel Zane
Final Thoughts
Axel is a strong masculine name which is perfect for parents looking for a unique name for their baby boy. You can choose a middle name that is equally strong and classic like William or Benjamin, or you could choose a middle name that has a more unique meaning like Blue or Dash. We hope this list helped to ease your search for the perfect middle name for Axel. Congratulations on your new baby!
And please feel free to share this list with any other parents who may be looking for a great middle name for their baby boy. Thank you for reading along with us. If we missed any great middle names for Axel, let us know in the comments below!
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