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After the birth announcement, middle names don?t get a lot of airtime. While they play second fiddle, they still present a great opportunity. After all, a middle initial can add gravitas to that novel your kid might one day write, add an element of surprise to wedding vows and provide a viable option if your kid goes through an I-hate-my-name phase.
Be daring

If you play it safe with the first name, you can be more adventurous with the middle spot?where you took your honeymoon, the name of a beloved author, your favourite colour. There?s a trend of choosing strong words like ?justice? for the second name, but just don?t take it to an Austin Powers-esque extreme, as some parents have done, and pick ?danger??as in, Danger is my middle name. Jokes do get tired. Go for the contrast

If you chose an ultra feminine or masculine first name, you might try for a more androgynous middle name (or vice versa). Having an alternative gives your kid more flexibility if they grow up to be somebody different than you were expecting. (For instance, instead of Nelle and Christopher, Harper Lee and Ashton Kutcher opted to go by their middle names.)
Pay tribute

You might love your grandmother?s maiden name?but not as a first name. And there?s no law saying you can only choose one middle name. If you need to keep everyone happy, choose names from both sides of the family.
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