Help with Middle Name

Updated on August 29, 2008
S.L. asks from Alexandria, MN
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We are expecting #4 any day now. We have picked out the name Kendra but cannot come up with a middle name that sounds good with it. Does anyone have any suggestions?
Thanks in advance,
S.

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S.H.

answers from Sioux Falls on

Before I read any of the others, my first thought was Kendra Joy. I like the idea of a one syllable middle name with the two syllable first name.

I also like Kendra Paige or Kendra Leigh. When I saw someone list Kendra Rain, I really liked the sound of that, but I would spell it Reine.

Good Luck! Choosing names is always a "fun" job.
S.

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C.D.

answers from Appleton on

Hi S. - A good friend of mine has a sister Kendra, a very nice name. I don't recall what her middle name is but how about Leah (lee). Kendra Leah ... Hope this helps. :D

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M.M.

answers from Minneapolis on

Kendra Marie is the first name that comes to mind. Have not read the other responses as I do not want to put those in my head. Do just my 2 cents.

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K.S.

answers from Bismarck on

How about Kendra Elise?

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K.B.

answers from Minneapolis on

Kendra Nicole
Kendra Rose
Kendra Ann
Kendra Marie
Kendra Lynn
Kendra Mae

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M.N.

answers from Fargo on

my Niece's name is Kendra and her middle name is Ann. I think it sounds nice together :)

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M.F.

answers from Minneapolis on

Kay. Kendra was one of my names that we didn't end up using. I liked Kay with it.

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K.S.

answers from Sioux Falls on

My name is K. Sue!!

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J.K.

answers from Omaha on

Kendra Lynn, Kendra LeAnn, Kendra Victoria, Kendra Christine. Good luck!

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L.K.

answers from Omaha on

Hey S.,

I would give one word of advice: do not pick a middle name that starts with "K". Because if she marries someone with the last name starting with "K" she will be unable to have her initials on anything. My sister-in-law has this issue and the only thing she has all three initials is a pair of chopsticks. She married my husband's brother(our last name starts with "K") and she leaves in Texas.

A few suggestions are Kendra Leigh, Kendra Nicole, Kendra Sue. I am not sure if will go with your last name. Hope this helps.

L.

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B.W.

answers from Fargo on

I have a good friend whose name is Kendra Renee.

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J.B.

answers from Lincoln on

Kendra Kay or Kayne, Kendra Quinn. I like the alliteration so I would go for a K sound.

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J.H.

answers from Minneapolis on

First name that popped into my head was Kendra Lee (or Leigh). Looking through other responses I like Marie or Rose too :) Congrats on the new baby! I like the name Kendra.

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A.K.

answers from Minneapolis on

I have a friend named Kendra. Her middle name is Mae.

Congrats and good luck!

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R.S.

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E.M.

answers from Madison on

I would go with 1 syllable if your last name is 3 or more syllables; or 2 syllables if your last name is 1 0r 2 syllables (flows well musically). It would be helpful to kow what your last name was (or at least the ethnicity)...but for privacy sake, I understand.

There is a female german name...Berit. It means "bright and glorious". We chose it for our daughter, Erica. I also came upon the name "Schuyler" (pronounced Skyler)which is Dutch and means "a shelter". Or, doing a twist on a family name (i.e. if your mother's name is Mary, choosing Marie in her honor) or something like that. Try <ivillage.com> and click on baby names...they are fantastic!

Good luck!

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J.S.

answers from Davenport on

I think Kendra Rose sounds nice. Other names I have come up with is Kay, Jo, Sue and Michelle.

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E.W.

answers from Minneapolis on

Probably late with response but I really like Kendra Leigh.
Good luck!

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K.S.

answers from Minneapolis on

Oh - You are so lucky. I never had the opportunity to pick out a girl name! I like odd names, so take these with a grain of salt:
Piper
Reilly
Genevieve
Josephine
Lorraine
Sophie
Finley

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J.L.

answers from Des Moines on

I like the name Kendra Delaney or Kendra Annaliese

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M.J.

answers from Omaha on

I would say, go through your family history and pick something from either you or your husband's ancestry. It would be even better if it was from a family member that you personally know (vs. way back in the day). It will mean a lot, and since it is only the middle name, it won't be such a big deal if it isn't the most beautiful name. You could even use middle names of close relatives. For example, someone I know just used Marie for the middle name which was the mom's grandmother's first name and the dad's grandmother's middle name, so it had double meaning.

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C.A.

answers from Minneapolis on

A friends little girl whose name is Kendra has the middle name of Jo. Might work for you.

Otherwise I would look in your family and see if there was any first, middle or last that might work.

My grandmothers maiden name was Fallon. I always thought that would make a cute first or middle name.

Good luck!

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P.R.

answers from Minneapolis on

I like kendra Grace, Kendra Rose, or Kendra Sky. Good luck hope this helps!
P.

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L.B.

answers from Minneapolis on

Kendra-
Lillian
Lilac
Lavender
What's your middle name? If it's one or three syllables that might be a good middle name for Kendra.
Kendra-
Sarabeth
Serafina
Ya know some play off of your first name or middle name. Or you could use a play/spin off of your husband's name. My niece's middle name is Nichole because her dad's name(my brother's name)is Nicholas.

Good luck!

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A.D.

answers from Minneapolis on

I just had a baby and her middle name is Noelle. I love Christmas so this reminds me of Christmas. Plus I spell it with the two little dots over the first E, so it's kind of unique. I've gotten tons of compliments on it. I think Kendra Noelle sounds good:)

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J.F.

answers from Minneapolis on

Leigh
Rae
Marie
Skye
Rose
Nicole
Jo
Kendra is such a wonderful name that I think anything you choose will be great! Share with us if you decide on a name. CONGRATS!!!!

~J.

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J.J.

answers from Des Moines on

Rose
Nicole
Elizabeth
Noelle
Mae
Sue
Renee

Congrats and Best of Luck!!

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J.M.

answers from Omaha on

Grace, Lynn, or Rose might be pretty!! Kendra is a very cute name. Congrats on the baby!

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L.D.

answers from Milwaukee on

Kendra Leigh
Kendra Anne
Kendra Marie
Kendra Elizabeth
Kendra Renee'
Kendra Rhea or Rhae (Ray)

Hope one of these work for you!!

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S.F.

answers from Minneapolis on

I think Kendra Kristine is cute. Spelled with a K. I also like Kendra Grace. Good luck!

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P.K.

answers from Milwaukee on

I thought of Marie right away.

Good luck!

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E.M.

answers from Duluth on

I thought of Jenae (pronounced Jen-A) right away. Kendra Jenae. That sounds pretty. :-)

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C.J.

answers from St. Cloud on

Ok, this may be a little strange but I have a niece by the name of S. and I think this is so cool. Her middle name is Jeanne. I like the name Kendra Jeanne. What do you think? Kendra Jo is cute too.

Let me know what you decide.

Thanks

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J.F.

answers from Fargo on

How about Joe or Lynn for Kendra's middle name?

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J.O.

answers from Wausau on

Since the first name has 2 sylables, use a middle name with one sylable. i.e. Kendra Ann or Kendra Jane. My son's name is Riley, so his middle name is James. Riley James.

Of course there are a billion ways to do it, but that's just my suggestion.

K.W.

answers from Milwaukee on

hi here are some ideas for a middle name kendra lee or kendra marie

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D.A.

answers from Appleton on

I dont have great advice for the middle name except for what my mother told me. She said wait for baby and see what would fit! I just wanted to say congrats I am due with #4 any day also and it took me along time to come up with a boy name and I just recently changed the girl middle name because we almost lost my mother in law and gratefully it fits, but of course I dont know the sex of my baby lol!
D.

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H.N.

answers from Cedar Rapids on

How about Kendra Breann, you could call her KB for short.

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A.S.

answers from Iowa City on

Kendra...

Grace
DeAnn
Lucille
LouAnn
Danell
Genevia
Jade
Michelle
Rochelle,
Roxanne
Rose
Sue

Here are just a few ideas....good luck with everything!!

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J.L.

answers from Minneapolis on

S.,
It's funny to compare what everybody else is suggesting to what first popped into my head: I know they are different names than Kendra, but my cousin has a 4 yr. old named Kalista Nicole. She is due with another little girl they are probably going to name Keana Michelle. I thought when I read your request that either Nicole or Michelle would go well with Kendra. Then I see several others have mentioned those two names as well.

Good luck with the "name game" and with your upcoming delivery!!

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J.R.

answers from Davenport on

Lee...Kendra Lee! Really any one-syllable name will work, do you have any in the family....Mae, Sue, Lee, Jo, Jean....

Good Luck - it is always A hard choice!
Jess

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S.O.

answers from Omaha on

S.,
We were going to name our son Kendra or Kenna if he was a gil. His middle name was going to Renee. I thought it sounded beautiful together. Good luck with your new little one.

S.

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A.

answers from Omaha on

Kendra Claire sounds good to me.
A.

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B.H.

answers from Minneapolis on

www.babynamegenie.com/ They allow you to type in the first and last name and then they generate the middle for you. I also like Kendra Rae! Good luck!

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A.B.

answers from Minneapolis on

michelle

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M.M.

answers from Minneapolis on

Kendra Marie was my first thought. I like the double syllables. It rolls off the tongue real easy.

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K.B.

answers from Minneapolis on

Hi, my friend has a daughter named Kendra and her middle name is Rae. Hope this helps and you find the right name from someone. Best wishes on a safe delivery.
K. B.

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L.H.

answers from Milwaukee on

The first name to pop into my head was Rose.

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T.T.

answers from Davenport on

Sorry this reponse is a little late, this is the first chance I have had to check my eamil! The first name that came to mind was Marie. Try doing something fun combining your name with your husbands. My hubby and I were going to use Marlee (my middle name is Marie and his is Lee)and I have some friends who's names are Crailin and Alanda (parents names are Craig and Linda). Maybe try something with the grandmas names... they always love that! Hope this helps and I'm not too late in responding! Good luck with your new arrival!
~T. T:)

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L.M.

answers from Madison on

Hi S. -- It's hard to tell how it will all work together without knowing your last name. Here are a few thoughts: Suzanne, Marie, Karen, Renee, Bree

Good luck! Let us know what you decide!

L.

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N.V.

answers from Milwaukee on

Hi S.!!

I have 4 children also. Picking out names is quite the challenge!!!:) I don't know how the Duggar(sp?) family who are expecting baby #17 or #18 in January can do it. And to top it all off...all of their names start with the letter "J". Anyway, I love the name Kendra! If you say it out loud with some other names, it seems to sound better with a one syllable middle name. I just tried a few like - Kendra Joy, Kendra Lee, Kendra Mae, Kendra Sue...etc. Then I tried some more names with more than 1 syllable. Kendra Suzanne, Kendra Marie. This is just my 2 cents, so please take it for what it is worth!:)

N.

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P.P.

answers from Minneapolis on

I'd problably avoid the L's if your childs last name is the same letter as yours or the same ending as "A" in Kendra. I personally like Rose, May or Lynn the best. Those seem to go well with lots of name.

Kendra May or Mae
Kendra Alise not sure how to spell it (a lease)
Kendra Lea or Lee or Leigh
Kendra Matic
Kendra Rain
Kendra Lyn, Lin, or Lynn
Kendra Nevaeh
Kendra Page or Paige
Kendra Nicole
Kendra Rose
Kendra Rosamae Rosamay

It's never easy. I had the same trouble with our second and I ended up combining my grandma's name and my middle name...Roselynn. You may want to experiment with some of that too.

Please do an update so we know what you finally decided on. Good luck!

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K.K.

answers from Milwaukee on

Kendra Elise?
Kendra Meredith?
Kendra Marie?
Let us know what you decide!!

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L.Z.

answers from Minneapolis on

For something other than the standard, common names...how about Kendra Elizabeth?

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C.S.

answers from Milwaukee on

If I had a girl (I have 5 boys), I wanted her middle name to be "Rose". Kendra Rose? I think that sounds so pretty! Good luck, C.

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L.B.

answers from Sioux Falls on

My friend is Kendra Dawn.

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S.O.

answers from Lincoln on

My friends daughter is named Kendra and her middle name is Jean.

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S.N.

answers from Minneapolis on

We combined my mom and mother-inlaws names. Thus pleasing BOTH grandmas. Jean and Linnaia giving my daughter the middle name of Jeannaia. Everyone LOVES it.

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H.A.

answers from Waterloo on

Look back into you and your husband's family trees and see if there are any names you can use =)

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K.R.

answers from Minneapolis on

I have a niece named Kendra Marie.

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R.P.

answers from Omaha on

Kendra Marie is the first thing that came to mind...

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D.D.

answers from Milwaukee on

Our daughter's name is Kendall Paige. We wanted a one syllable (spelling?) second name.

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S.P.

answers from Milwaukee on

I like "Kendra Jo" ;)

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