When it comes to naming your baby there are no hard and fast rules, but there are some tools and guidelines which may help you choose the best middle name for your little one! 

It’s most helpful to begin with some important questions.

Do you want a more traditional and classic name or something more modern and unique?

Would you like a royal or biblical name?

Would you like both your baby’s first and middle names to be commemorative and sentimental?

How can you choose a middle name that will complement your first and last name? 

Before we dive into our sources of inspiration, let us first say congratulations!

Welcoming a new baby into the world is equal parts exciting and intimidating. You are going to be a parent! And one of your first most important jobs is to choose your baby’s name, the title by which he will come to be known. 

Did you know that studies show that names actually affect the way people perceive us? Does our name make us seem mysterious or intelligent? Does it have a common nickname or short version? How much meaning do our names really hold? 

 

What does the name Roman mean?

Roman is a name of Latin origin, a variation of the name Romanus, which means, “strong; powerful.” The name Roman has stood the test of time over centuries. If you want your son to have a regal sounding name, Roman is the perfect choice. While it is a classic name, it is also unique enough to be distinctive.

In the last few years, the name Roman has grown in popularity, steadying at top 20 on the most popular boy name charts. There are various ways to spell Roman, including Romain (French), Romano (Italian), and Romao (Portuguese).  

 

How to Choose the Best Middle Name for Roman

So how do we find the best middle name for Roman? Since we have established that Roman is a strong and regal name, what sources of inspiration can help us choose a great middle name for Roman?

 

  • Family Members and Friends

Starting with the names of relatives is a great way to be inspired by a wonderful middle name for your little one. Sometimes there may even be names in your family tree that you love although you did not get a chance to know that family member! Old-fashioned names, as some call them, can be a great source of inspiration for unique baby names. Consider names like Charles, Frank, Archie, Arthur, Robert, Henry, George, John, Oliver, Peter, and Samuel.

Recently, a friend named her little girl Ida Mae in honor of her beloved grandmother. She is almost certain to be the only Ida Mae in her class, and her name is a special way to show respect! Whenever other mom friends hear her daughter’s name, they usually say, “What a great vintage name!”

Another friend named her first son Charles for his great-grandfather and later nicknamed him “Charlie.” Thinking through names of family members, friends, and mentors is a great start for finding middle name inspiration.

 

  • Special Places

Does your family have a special vacation spot or place to visit? Have you spent time somewhere and that area now holds a special place in your heart? One of my friends went for long walks in Edwin Warner Park when she was pregnant. It was such a sweet and special time for her. So much so that she fell in love with the name Warner and made it her son’s middle name!

If you like outer space or general ideas of the great beyond, there are many wonderful boy names to choose from: Astro, Jett, Leo, Orion, and Saros to name a few.

Or if you like to travel, maybe a city name for Roman would be a complementary fit. Orlando, Lucca, Diego, Boston, Kent, Dallas, Jackson, and Zaire are just a few ideas. 

 

  • Double Names

Here’s a novel idea – double names! You may or may not be interested in a double name, but sometimes it’s fun to try on for size. Since Roman is a two-syllable name, it would pair well with either a one-syllable or two-syllable middle name! Consider Roman Luke, Roman Jude, or Roman Gray. Roman is not often a double name, but it’s up to you to decide if you would like it to be one!

 

  • Favorite Shows or Books

I’m a book nerd, so when thinking of names my mind immediately goes to all the wonderful literary names we have at our disposal. There’s Noah from The Notebook or Gale from The Hunger Games series or even Huckleberry Finn! When going the literary route, you could choose either the names of characters or the names of authors! There’s Henry David Thoreau, Charles Dickens, Ernest Hemingway, George Orwell, Mark Twain, Oscar Wilde, and plenty more!

You may also consider this list of great character names: Asher, Augustus, Byron, Dante, Dorian, Finn, Heathcliffe, Henry, Holden, Jude, Milo, Oliver, Roland, Tristan, Victor, and that’s just the beginning. 

 

  • Cadence

If you are a musician or singer, then cadence is not a new concept to you. For those of us who are new to the word, cadence simply refers to a sequence of notes or chords that make up a musical phrase. In other words, it’s the harmonious pairing of certain sounds to make them memorable and pleasing to the ear. In music, they can be upbeat, ominous, rising, falling, you name it! The important part is that they create rhythm.

When it comes to names, cadence has the same application but works a little differently. In the end, our aim is to create a name that has cadence – or good measure, rhythm, and flow. Besides choosing words or letters that pair well together (think of literary tools such as alliteration), we can also create cadence through our use of syllable balance.

Think of some of your favorite names from movies, television, books, and childhood stories. Which names stand out and why? Did the first and last name begin with the same letter? Was the name unusual or strong? How did the last name complement the first? There are also plenty of examples of well-known individuals using their middle names as a stage or pen name. All the more to say that middle names are important!

 

  • Syllables

When we count syllables, our last name is an important piece of the puzzle. Based on first and last name, do we need a short or long middle name? Syllable balance is the idea that we pair syllables in a way that makes our name easily flowing and memorable. It’s not a perfect science (more of an art form), but paying attention to the flow of the names helps to create a name we love. 

 

Best Middle Names for Roman

Now, without further delay, here are some of the most popular middle names for Roman:

  1. Roman Abbott
  2. Roman Alastair
  3. Roman Albion
  4. Roman Alexander
  5. Roman Amos
  6. Roman Andrew
  7. Roman Angelo
  8. Roman Anthony
  9. Roman Archer
  10. Roman Arthur
  11. Roman Ashby
  12. Roman Asher
  13. Roman Atlas
  14. Roman Atticus
  15. Roman August
  16. Roman Bailey
  17. Roman Bellamy
  18. Roman Bennett
  19. Roman Benton
  20. Roman Blair
  21. Roman Briar
  22. Roman Brody
  23. Roman Bryce
  24. Roman Callister
  25. Roman Camden
  26. Roman Charleston
  27. Roman Christopher
  28. Roman Clark
  29. Roman Cole
  30. Roman Conrad
  31. Roman Constantine
  32. Roman Cornelius
  33. Roman Cove
  34. Roman Covington
  35. Roman Craig
  36. Roman Cyrus
  37. Roman Daniel
  38. Roman David
  39. Roman Dean
  40. Roman Devereau
  41. Roman Devon
  42. Roman Dominic
  43. Roman Edgar
  44. Roman Edward
  45. Roman Edwin
  46. Roman Eli
  47. Roman Elias
  48. Roman Elijah
  49. Roman Elliot
  50. Roman Ellway
  51. Roman Evander
  52. Roman Everett
  53. Roman Felix
  54. Roman Finnegan
  55. Roman Frederick
  56. Roman Gabriel
  57. Roman Gentry
  58. Roman Gilmore
  59. Roman Giuseppe
  60. Roman Grant
  61. Roman Greer
  62. Roman Harrison
  63. Roman Hendrix
  64. Roman Henry
  65. Roman Hugo
  66. Roman Isaac
  67. Roman Ivor
  68. Roman Jacoby
  69. Roman James
  70. Roman Jameson
  71. Roman Jerome
  72. Roman Jesse
  73. Roman Jonah
  74. Roman Jonas
  75. Roman Jonathan
  76. Roman Joshua
  77. Roman Josiah
  78. Roman Judah
  79. Roman Jude
  80. Roman Julias
  81. Roman Kendrick
  82. Roman Kenmore
  83. Roman Lachlan
  84. Roman Leo
  85. Roman Levi
  86. Roman Logan
  87. Roman Lucca
  88. Roman Lucas
  89. Roman Luke
  90. Roman Magnus
  91. Roman Malcolm
  92. Roman Marco
  93. Roman Marcus
  94. Roman Matthew
  95. Roman McKinley
  96. Roman Michael
  97. Roman Montgomery
  98. Roman Nason
  99. Roman Nathaniel
  100. Roman Oliver
  101. Roman Oscar
  102. Roman Partick
  103. Roman Pascal
  104. Roman Peter
  105. Roman Philip
  106. Roman Quincy
  107. Roman Samuel
  108. Roman Sawyer
  109. Roman Silas 
  110. Roman Summers
  111. Roman Thaddeus
  112. Roman Thatcher
  113. Roman Thayer
  114. Roman Theodore
  115. Roman Thomas
  116. Roman Tobias
  117. Roman Tristan
  118. Roman Tyne
  119. Roman Vincent
  120. Roman Walter
  121. Roman Westley
  122. Roman William
  123. Roman Wolfe
  124. Roman Xavier
  125. Roman Zaccheus
  126. Roman Zachariah
  127. Roman Zachary
  128. Roman Zane

 

Final Thoughts

I hope this list has inspired you to find the perfect middle name for your little Roman. Popularity is not everything, but these names have been chosen by many parents before you and have withstood the test of time. I wish you all the best in your journey to finding the perfect name for your baby boy!

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