Yay, you’re having a baby girl and you’ve decided to name her Nova! Now you simply need to find the perfect middle name for your precious little bundle of joy. Let me take the stress out of choosing your baby girl’s middle name with my ultimate list of middle names for Nova. You’re sure to find a name you love.
Nova is a beautiful and unusual name, and one which has risen in popularity over the last few years.
When it comes to finding the perfect middle name for Nova there are literally hundreds to choose from.
So I’ve done the hard work for you and hand selected 200 beautiful middle names that go with Nova.
Origin and Meaning of the Name Nova
Nova is a unisex name more commonly associated with girls than boys. It comes from the Latin word novas meaning “new.” The thing I love most about the name Nova is it also means bright star, which is just beautiful!
In the US, Nova has recently become a popular choice having been amongst the top 50 girl names since 2017. It’s seen a similar rise in popularity in the UK too. Nova is pronounced “No-vah.”
Famous People Named Nova
- Nova Peris – athlete
- Nova Pilbeam – actress
- Nova Orchid – model
- Nova Stevens – model
- Nova Rockefeller (Leigh Paholek) – rapper
Popular Middle Names for Nova
There are lots of middle names that are popular choices, because they are flexible and go well with a huge variety of first names.
Here are 25 popular middle names that go well with Nova.
Nova Anna |
Nova Bonnie |
Nova Carter |
Nova Ceclia |
Nova Dallas |
Nova Dani |
Nova Dorothy |
Nova Eden |
Nova Ella |
Nova Evangeline |
Nova Genevieve |
Nova Imani |
Nova Jade |
Nova Jazmin |
Nova Katie |
Nova Mackenzie |
Nova Madelynn |
Nova Nora |
Nova Rosemary |
Nova Ruby |
Nova Saige |
Nova Thea |
Nova Tiana |
Nova Willow |
Nova Wynter |
Beautiful Middle Names That Go With Nova
Nova is a lovely, unusual name so why not couple it with one of these beautiful girl’s names?
Nova Abigail |
Nova Adaline |
Nova Antonia |
Nova Beatrice |
Nova Cadence |
Nova Christina |
Nova Enid |
Nova Erica |
Nova Eugenie |
Nova Eva |
Nova Frieda |
Nova Gabriela |
Nova Georgiana |
Nova Harriet |
Nova Heather |
Nova Ingrid |
Nova Isabella |
Nova Jessie |
Nova Joie |
Nova Leonora |
Nova Mattie |
Nova Myra |
Nova Ola |
Nova Rosila |
Nova Rowena |
Rare Middle Names That Go With Nova
Because Nova is becoming a popular choice for a first name, you might like to couple it with a rare middle name that’s a little out of the ordinary.
Nova Anabella |
Nova Avalon |
Nova Cassidy |
Nova Coretta |
Nova Dulce |
Nova Enya |
Nova Esther |
Nova Frederica |
Nova Greer |
Nova Gypsy |
Nova Halle |
Nova Hollis |
Nova Kennedy |
Nova Lucienne |
Nova Magdalene |
Nova Mariella |
Nova Melody |
Nova Nova |
Nova Phoenix |
Nova Queenie |
Nova Reagan |
Nova Skylar |
Nova Trinity |
Nova Victoriana |
Nova Yazmin |
Pretty Middle Names That Go With Nova
The beauty of choosing a first name, like Nova, is that you can then pick something more unusual like these pretty middle names:
Nova Acadia |
Nova Aliana |
Nova Anastasia |
Nova Ariana |
Nova Asher |
Nova Bronte |
Nova Charity |
Nova Claudia |
Nova Delaney |
Nova Effie |
Nova Elizabeth |
Nova Evianna |
Nova Grace |
Nova Hadassah |
Nova June |
Nova Nadine |
Nova Ophelia |
Nova Portia |
Nova Rue |
Nova Scarlet |
Nova Shelby |
Nova Sioux |
Nova Tabitha |
Nova Whitney |
Nova Zaylee |
Short Second Names for Nova
Being a name with just two syllables, Nova suits shorter middle names like these:
Nova Agnes |
Nova Alba |
Nova Bess |
Nova Bette |
Nova Bodhi |
Nova Cher |
Nova Clare |
Nova Halo |
Nova Jamie |
Nova Jax |
Nova Jodi |
Nova Juno |
Nova Kara |
Nova Leya |
Nova Mavis |
Nova May |
Nova Mazie |
Nova Milly |
Nova Mya |
Nova Neve |
Nova Nolan |
Nova Shine |
Nova Sofia |
Nova Tamar |
Nova Zen |
Classic Middle Names for Nova
Or maybe you’d prefer one of these classic middle names that go well with Nova:
Nova Alexandria |
Nova Bethany |
Nova Caroline |
Nova Christie |
Nova Christina |
Nova Cora |
Nova Danica |
Nova Eloise |
Nova Gracie |
Nova Greta |
Nova Harmony |
Nova Imogen |
Nova Jaqueline |
Nova Jayme |
Nova Jocelyn |
Nova Juliet |
Nova Lettie |
Nova Liza |
Nova Morgan |
Nova Olivia |
Nova Paulette |
Nova Rosa |
Nova Rosalyn |
Nova Sarah |
Nova Tillie |
Unique Second Names for Nova
Choose a middle name that your little girl can grow into. After all, one day she will be all grown up so think about picking a name she will love when she’s an adult too.
Nova Annabel |
Nova Bessie |
Nova Bridgette |
Nova Cece |
Nova Cecily |
Nova Celia |
Nova Christabelle |
Nova Esme |
Nova Flora |
Nova Franny |
Nova Frederica |
Nova Harper |
Nova Magnolia |
Nova Mathilde |
Nova Morganna |
Nova Saffron |
Nova Sage |
Nova Serefina |
Nova Tori |
Nova Ursula |
Nova Valeria |
Nova Violetta |
Nova Vivian |
Nova Wilhelmina |
Nova Winifred |
Cool Middle Name Ideas for Nova
Or maybe you’d prefer to be a trendsetter and opt for one of these ultra-cool middle names for Nova:
Nova Andromeda |
Nova Annabelle |
Nova Arabella |
Nova Aster |
Nova Brielle |
Nova Cameo |
Nova Chiara |
Nova Chloe |
Nova Clea |
Nova Coraline |
Nova Elowen |
Nova Gigi |
Nova Harley |
Nova Huxley |
Nova Jensen |
Nova Jolie |
Nova Mallory |
Nova Maude |
Nova Miller |
Nova Natalia |
Nova Raven |
Nova Rey |
Nova Verity |
Nova Zada |
Nova Zia |
Nickname Ideas for Nova
- Nove
- Noni
- Noony
- Vah
- No-No
- Nova-beau
Similar Names to Nova
- Neva
- Nora
- Ava
- Nina
- Neavah
- Nylah
Top 100 Baby Girl Names Tracking Tool
This is a great tool from the Office for National Statistics. It’s really fun to play around with to discover how baby names have changed in popularity over the last 25 years. You can also use it to find more middle name ideas!
Tips for Choosing a Middle Name
As you can see, there are lots of options for choosing the perfect middle name to go with Nova. If you’re still struggling to decide, or you’ve narrowed down to your top 10 and need to find THE ONE, try these top tips:
Write It Down In Full
This may sound obvious, but have you tried writing out your baby’s name in full? How does it look written out together? Is it easy or difficult to spell? Maybe the full name looks too long, or short?
Check For Acronyms
You may have chosen a combination of names that spell out an unfortunate word or acronym. For example you might love the name Tabitha Isobel but you may want to reconsider this combination if your surname is Taylor… You wouldn’t want to inflict that on your child would you?
Talk To Family Members
At the end of the day, your baby’s name is your choice. But perhaps you’ve settled on a middle name for your little girl that you didn’t know was also the name of your mum’s great-aunt who caused havoc in the family. All families have skeletons, so maybe you want to do a quick check before you make a familial faux pas.
Google It
Try typing in your chosen name into Google. You might find the name you absolutely love is linked to a celebrity, film or novel character, news story, company or something else that’s just not your cup of tea. Check the name first before you set your heart on it.
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