Middle names for Elena – lovely middle names that are perfect for Elena.
Choosing a middle name for your little one is an important decision.
If you’ve already decided on the first and last names, then what you need to do now is find that perfect middle name that flows.
It can be hard finding just the right combination that feel like they fit perfectly with your other two choices. So, we want to help!
We’ve put together this handy guide on how to choose the perfect middle name for your Elena so she’ll have something beautiful and unique as her middle name.
We’re going to cover some of our favorite traditional options as well as some more modern ones too. And if none of these are quite what you’re looking for, don’t worry – we give you plenty more ideas on where to go for more inspiration for personalized name choices.
What Does the Name Elena Mean?
Elena is a name of Greek origin meaning ‘shining light’ or ‘bright’. What a perfect name for a new baby girl!
Most Popular Middle Names for Elena
Did you know that there are 10 super popular names used as middle names over and over? Sure, other names get used as well, but the most frequent and popular middle names in recent years have been these.
You’re probably familiar with many of them, and you might even discover your own middle name on this list. What’s wonderful is that they all go well with just about any name, but especially Elena.
- Elena Louise
- Elena Rose
- Elena Grace
- Elena Jane
- Elena Elizabeth
- Elena Anne/Ann
- Elena May / Mae
- Elena Marie
- Elena Mary
- Elena Amy
- Elena Catherine
- Elena Victoria
- Elena Kate
More Middle Names for Elena
- Elena Abigail
- Elena Ada
- Elena Adelaide
- Elena Adele
- Elena Adelia
- Elena Adriana
- Elena Agatha
- Elena Aileen
- Elena Allison
- Elena Ainsley
- Elena Alana
- Elena Alegria
- Elena Alexa
- Elena Alexandra
- Elena Alexis
- Elena Alice
- Elena Alicia
- Elena Alma
- Elena Althea
- Elena Amaia
- Elena Amanda
- Elena Amelia
- Elena Amethyst
- Elena Amity
- Elena Anastasia
- Elena Andrea
- Elena Angela
- Elena Angelica
- Elena Angelina
- Elena Anthea
- Elena Antonia
- Elena Arden
- Elena Ariadne
- Elena Ariella
- Elena Ashley
- Elena Astrid
- Elena Audrey
- Elena Avalon
- Elena Avery
- Elena Barbara
- Elena Bea
- Elena Beatrice
- Elena Bernice
- Elena Beth
- Elena Bethany
- Elena Beverley
- Elena Brenda
- Elena Bronwyn
- Elena Brooke
- Elena Caroline
- Elena Cassandra
- Elena Cecelia
- Elena Celeste
- Elena Chelsea
- Elena Chloe
- Elena Claire
- Elena Clara
- Elena Clarice
- Elena Constance
- Elena Cornelia
- Elena Cosette
- Elena Daisy
- Elena Danae
- Elena Daniela
- Elena Danika
- Elena Daphne
- Elena Darlene
- Elena Davina
- Elena Dawn
- Elena Deana
- Elena Deborah
- Elena Deidre
- Elena Denise
- Elena Diana
- Elena Dolores
- Elena Dorothy
- Elena Eden
- Elena Edith
- Elena Eileen
- Elena Eliza
- Elena Eloise
- Elena Emily
- Elena Emma
- Elena Enid
- Elena Erica
- Elena Esme
- Elena Esther
- Elena Faith
- Elena Felicity
- Elena Fern
- Elena Fiona
- Elena Fleur
- Elena Flora
- Elena Florence
- Elena Frances
- Elena Francesca
- Elena Gabriela
- Elena Gay
- Elena Genevieve
- Elena Georgia
- Elena Georgina
- Elena Gianna
- Elena Gillian
- Elena Giselle
- Elena Gloria
- Elena Gretel
- Elena Gweneth
- Elena Gwynne
- Elena Hailey
- Elena Hannah
- Elena Harmony
- Elena Harriet
- Elena Hayden
- Elena Hazel
- Elena Heidi
- Elena Henrietta
- Elena Hilary
- Elena Hope
- Elena Ilsa
- Elena Imogene
- Elena Ingrid
- Elena Irene
- Elena Iris
- Elena Irma
- Elena Isabel
- Elena Ivy
- Elena Jacqueline
- Elena Jade
- Elena Janice
- Elena Janine
- Elena Jean
- Elena Jemima
- Elena Jillian
- Elena Joan
- Elena Joanne
- Elena Jocelyn
- Elena Josephine
- Elena Joyce
- Elena Judith
- Elena Julie
- Elena Juliet
- Elena June
- Elena Justine
- Elena Kaitlyn
- Elena Kathleen
- Elena Kirsten
- Elena Kristen
- Elena Kristine
- Elena Lara
- Elena Laura
- Elena Laurel
- Elena Lauren
- Elena Lavinia
- Elena Leanne
- Elena Leonie
- Elena Lesley
- Elena Liesl
- Elena Lillian
- Elena Lindsay
- Elena Loraine
- Elena Lorena
- Elena Louisa
- Elena Louise
- Elena Lucille
- Elena Mackenzie
- Elena Margaret
- Elena Meredith
- Elena Miriam
- Elena Nanette
- Elena Natasha
- Elena Odelia
- Elena Odette
- Elena Olena
- Elena Olivia
- Elena Olympia
- Elena Ophelia
- Elena Paige
- Elena Pansy
- Elena Patience
- Elena Pearl
- Elena Penelope
- Elena Philippa
- Elena Phoebe
- Elena Prudence
- Elena Quinn
- Elena Rachael
- Elena Rachel
- Elena Rae
- Elena Rebecca
- Elena Regan
- Elena Regina
- Elena Renata
- Elena Rhiannon
- Elena Rosalyn
- Elena Rosanna
- Elena Rosemary
- Elena Rue
- Elena Ruth
- Elena Sapphire
- Elena Sarah
- Elena Sela
- Elena Selena
- Elena Serena
- Elena Shannon
- Elena Sibyl
- Elena Simone
- Elena Sky
- Elena Susan
- Elena Tabitha
- Elena Tamara
- Elena Teresa
- Elena Unice
- Elena Valerie
- Elena Verity
- Elena Veronica
- Elena Victoria
- Elena Violet
- Elena Wanda
- Elena Willow
- Elena Winifred
- Elena Winona
- Elena Yasmin
- Elena Zoe
Variations on the Name Elena
Wondering how many different ways you can spell Elena? Or looking for an equivalent name?
Try these!
Alena, Elene, Helen, Helene, Eline, Ellen, Helena, Alenka, Eliana, Ileana, or Ilona.
Nickname Ideas for Elena
Elena has some beautiful nicknames you might like to use for your daughter:
- Ellie
- Lena
- Len
- El
- Lennie
- Ella
- Nella
- Nellie
Similar Names to Elena
If you love the name Elena, but are keeping your options open, you might love these similar names:
- Lena
- Eleanor
- Nora
- Ellen
- Alanah
- Helena
- Helen
- Irene
Famous People Named Elena
Elena Carapetis – actress
Elena Fiore – actress
What if You Use Elena as the Middle Name?
Don’t give up if you can’t get the right name combination for your child!
Why not choose to use your favorite first name as a middle name instead?
(Don’t worry, if you want to, you can still call her by her middle name!)
Here are some lovely names that go well with Elena as a middle name:
- Brooklyn Elena
- Aubrey Elena
- Claire Elena
- Ivy Elena
- Kinsley Elena
- Maya Elena
- Violet Elena
- Charlotte Elena
- Sophia Elena
- Elizabeth Elena
Sibling Names for Elena
If you love the name Elena, what other names could you use for your future children?
Girls: Lucy, Claire, Ivy, Maya, Audrey, Naomi, Paisley, Willow, Lillian, Isobel, Lynn
Boys: Nathan, Joshua, Elias, Caleb, Miles, Adrian, Ryan, Christian, Aaron, Thomas
How to Choose a Middle Name
Where do you start when it comes to selecting the ideal middle name for your child? There are hundreds of options, and how do you know which one is THE ONE?
Don’t worry – we’re here to help you through the process 🙂
Keep a notepad handy with a pen (or use your phone) for recording names you like as they come to you throughout the week. This isn’t something that should be done in one sitting, since it will take time for your brain to simmer over ideas. The finest ideas sometimes need time!
Think about where you’re going to source ideas.
Are you going to choose a family name? A name you love? Are you going to name your little one after an important person in your life? It can be a great way to honor someone you care about and who made an impact on you.
Once you’ve compiled a list of possibilities, try them out – start by reciting it aloud and writing your child’s entire name so you can see how it looks.
Finally, make sure you take these things into account before deciding:
- What does the whole name sound like? Does it sound good and flowing or is there some awkward or not quite right about it?
- Is the length workable? A longer first name compliments a short middle name (and remember how much room is available on government name forms!).
- Is it possible that your child’s initials form a word or a well-known acronym? I recommend avoiding this as it may be a source of bullying at school.
- Have you done a Google search for the whole name to make sure there are no unpleasant connotations?
Have you given your child a name that was inspired by a family member (even inadvertently)? Will they be grateful for the compliment? Will others in the family feel hurt if they are excluded? Sometimes grandmas can be a bit touchy.
Where to Find Inspiration for Middle Name Ideas
If you need more inspiration for middle name ideas, these are our favorite places to look:
- Pop culture – name your little one after a favorite character, from your favorite movie or book! You might also pick names from celebrities, films, novels, or video games. Don’t be scared to express yourself!
- Celebrity names – why not use the name of your favorite celebrity? Also, pay attention to their middle names – some have unusual and creative name ideas, so give them a try for your baby girl!
- Consider whether to include any of your family’s names in your baby’s name. To commemorate your roots, you might use a first name or even your mother’s or grandmother’s maiden name. Don’t feel compelled to stick with feminine given names – gender-neutral or masculine names are acceptable as middle names!
- Read up on blog posts like this one, check out top 100 or top 1,000 baby name lists and see what’s been popular this decade (or even in earlier decades if you love vintage!)