Short middle names for babies are as popular as flamingos, pineapples and tiny dogs.

Well, brevity is the soul of wit, they say, but jokes apart this is a trend that is catching on. The thing is that when it comes to the first name, it is usually influenced by a lot of factors-family tradition, the parent’s own names and the need to make an impact upon the world.

Short middle names for boys

1. Troy
2. Max
3. Neil
4. Nash
5. Rex
6. Craig
7. Todd
8. Wolf
9. Wade
10. Rhett

Short middle names for girls

1. Anne
2. Kay
3. June
4. Tess
5. Snow
6. Rose
7. Ruth
8. Wren
9. Dawn
10. May

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The last name of course is inherited and unless you don’t want your child to carry forward the family name, things are pretty much settled. It is usually the middle name that gives you the leeway to call your child something that truly displays your love and affection and that is usually something short and sweet.</p>