After much deliberation, reviewing and thinking, you’ve decided to name your little bundle of joy Elijah. Have you decided which middle name for Elijah is right for your boy? Are you wondering if middle names are even that important? Well, I think so! Sometimes people become known by their middle names so it’s important to have the right one!
As a master of research (see my bio below), I waded through tons of data from baby name databases, discussion forums for parents, articles by notable magazines to actually discussing it with other parents to what they think. Of course, also my opinion has been considered.
To help you with your choices, I’ve compiled a list of some popular options.
Middle Name Ideas for a Boy Called Elijah
One reason to give your child a middle name is to distinguish them from others who may have the same first name. Another, and probably the most common reason, is based on tradition.
With parents wanting to honour parents, relatives or godparents, it becomes quite a long list of possible middle name choices. Sometimes, parents might opt for a name that isn’t in the family at all. Then the search begins.
To help with your search for the right middle name, here are a few two syllable options:
- Elijah Adam
- Elijah Andrew
- Elijah Bryan
- Elijah Caleb
- Elijah Connor
- Elijah Dylan
- Elijah David
- Elijah Liam
- Elijah Mason
- Elijah Nathan
- Elijah Noah
- Elijah Owen
- Elijah Vincent
- Elijah William
- Elijah Xander
One Syllable Middle Names for Elijah
If you want your little Elijah to have a shorter middle name, there are also a few one syllable options to look at. Some of these include:
- Elijah Blaine
- Elijah Chad
- Elijah Dean
- Elijah Flynn
- Elijah Grant
- Elijah Heath
- Elijah James
- Elijah Kyle
- Elijah Luke
- Elijah Max
- Elijah Paul
- Elijah Reid
- Elijah Sam
- Elijah Seth
- Elijah Troy
Meaning of the Name Elijah
The name Elijah means “My God is Yahweh” and is from Hebrew origin. Yahweh is the name of the Hebrew God. This name is a popular choice among parents with Jewish heritage. An interesting fact about the name Elijah is that it’s #20 on the baby names popularity charts.
Nicknames for Elijah
Nicknames are like middle names. You don’t really need them, yet everyone has one. The difference with nicknames is that they aren’t decided when you’re born. Sometimes nicknames are just a quirky term of endearment. The most common nicknames for Elijah are:
- Eli
- Ely
- Lija
- Elie
Spanish Middle Names for Elijah
Would you like a Spanish flair to your little’s one’s middle name? Do you have a Spanish heritage you’d like to honour? Some of the most popular Spanish options you can look at:
- Elijah Alejandro
- Elijah Diego
- Elijah Lorenzo
- Elijah Carlos
- Elijah Mateo
Book Recommendation to Come up With Even More Ideas
The internet is full of websites and blogs with name ideas. And, you’ve probably done your fair share of research. However, there are some very interesting and useful books you can also use for additional ideas.
A book, currently very popular with expectant parents is The Baby Name Wizard, 2019 Revised 4th Edition: A Magical Method for Finding the Perfect Name for Your Baby. Filled with classic name choices as well as their meanings. You’ll also get to read up on a variety of fun filled facts about your choices.
Another equally popular book to consider is 100, 000+ Baby Names: The most helpful, complete, & up-to-date name book. This book offers popular fictional characters and common celebrity names alongside the popular classics. There is also a section for most popular gender neutral names.
Different Ways to Spell Elijah
Often parents will change the original way a name is spelt to give their little tot a unique name. Elijah is a name with a few spelling variations. Some of these can include:
- Eligah
- Elizah
- Eliyah
- Elayjah
- Elijiah
A Final Word
Deciding on the right middle name for your little fellow should be somewhat easier now that you have additional options to consider. It’s easier when you list your favourites, sound them out, and write them down. You’ll decide on the perfect one in no time!
