Need Help Coming up with a Middle Name to Go with Joslyn

Updated on March 25, 2010
S.D. asks from South Colton, NY
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My husband and I have narrowed our list of names that we like for our little girl down to four. I like Joslyn the best but I am having a hard time coming up with a middle name that goes with Joslyn. Our last name is Cole. We already have a daughter and her middle name is Elizabeth so I really don't want to give this baby the same middle name. I also am not a fan of the middle name Marie...for my own personal reasons. Any suggestions would be great!

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So What Happened?

Thank you too all of you for the wonderful suggestions that you have given me. Our precious little girl arrived on March 29, 2010. We decided to name her Joslyn Lauren :) All of your suggestions we greatly appreciated! Definitely gave me some different ideas!! Again thank you all!

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J.P.

answers from Buffalo on

Grace! Joslyn Grace Cole! I was going to use that if we had gone w/Joslyn! Funny, Elizabeth was the 2nd one that jumped to mind before I got that far! Kristine is nice Joslyn Kristine Cole. Looking at other posts, I like Rebecca and Riley too. Good luck!

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M.T.

answers from New York on

Joslyn is a pretty name! Why would you be limited to Elizabeth or Marie? You could pick any name that you like.
Names I think would sound nice and flow well Joslyn - Grace, Michelle, Amelia, Claire, Rebecca.
Good luck in choosing.

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B.C.

answers from New York on

Was going to recommend Elizabeth :o) How about Olivia. Joslyn Olivia Cole. Or Joslyn Isabela Cole, or Joslyn Madeline Cole. Good luck!

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A.R.

answers from New York on

Joslyn Nicole
Joslyn Grace
Joslyn Giada
Joslyn Layla
Good luck & Congrats!

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K.W.

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Grace was the first name that popped into my mind. It flows well!

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A.P.

answers from New York on

For some reason, "Rae" came to mind! Love the name Joslyn. Congrats & best wishes.

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N.B.

answers from Toledo on

How about Rene? Rianne?Louise?

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J.D.

answers from Rochester on

My neice is Jocelyn Elise. I've always loved it. Good luck!

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S.J.

answers from St. Louis on

Joslyn Grace Cole (my fav!)
Joslyn Anne Cole
Joslyn Renee Cole
Joslyn Madison Cole

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K.T.

answers from Minneapolis on

I like Joslyn Louise like a PP suggested. My first thought was Joslyn Alice

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J.A.

answers from New York on

I have a former co-worker that just named her daughter Jocelyn Brooke. How about:
Joslyn Kaylie, Joslyn Sky, Joslyn Paige, Joslyn Rose, Joslyn Bailey, just to name a few. Good luck. Luck us know what you choose.

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J.F.

answers from New York on

Rose sounds pretty with the two names. Maybe there is someone in your family that you would like to honor by using their first, middle or even last name? I also like Riley. For some reason, I think R names flow well here. Congrats!

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A.S.

answers from Chicago on

Joslyn Jane Cole. Love it.

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L.R.

answers from Grand Rapids on

Rose. It popped into my mind. That and it's my daughter middle name. Isabella Rose. Keep us posted on what you decide and congrats on the new baby

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K.R.

answers from Los Angeles on

How about Joslyn Renee Cole. Has a nice ring to it.

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E.L.

answers from Atlanta on

Joslyn Michelle Cole.

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R.H.

answers from Chicago on

How about Joslyn AnnaMarie

Good luck! and Congrats!

I.M.

answers from New York on

How about Joslyn Joy Cole, Joslyn Isabella Cole, Joslyn Nancy Cole, Joslyn Hannah Cole?
Congratulations on your addition :) to the family.

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S.T.

answers from New York on

I like the three or more syllables that end with "a" ...
Joslyn Sierra Cole, Joslyn Isabella Cole, Joslyn Gabriella Cole, Joslyn Rebecca Cole, Joslyn Theresa... you get it! Best wishes!

A.B.

answers from Detroit on

my daughter has the same middle name as your daughter. i named her riley elizabeth. the first middle name that came to mind for you was marie, lol. it's very common but anne also sounds good. :) but congratulations.

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L.L.

answers from New York on

How about Dana, or Dani? Or even Erika.

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B.P.

answers from New York on

You have gotten some great suggestions...I just wanted to tell you what a pretty name you have picked out! And you have such a nice last name too. I would suggest a middle name after a relative but keep it kinda neutral like Anne or Grace. Nothing too jazzy.

M.H.

answers from Raleigh on

The first thing that popped into my mind is Joslyn Anne. Hope this helps!

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S.V.

answers from Dallas on

Joslyn Lauren sounds pretty! (I read your "what happened") My niece is Jocelynne Renee. I really like that: it flows pretty to me!

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R.S.

answers from Chicago on

Joslyn Eve
Joslyn Hanna
Joslyn R.
Joslyn Rose

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D.B.

answers from Oklahoma City on

Renee, would go real well Im an expert at naming People I named my niece 27 years ago when I was 11 and Ive named friends children and my own.

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E.R.

answers from New York on

Randomly, the name Josephine came to mind. Sounds nice and if you like nicknames, you can call her JoJo.

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S.R.

answers from San Francisco on

I like Joslyn Grace Cole or Joslyn Ava Cole

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J.P.

answers from Boise on

Do you have any family traditions? My husband's family uses the father's first name as the middle name for boys. My middle name is my mom's maiden name. So, as we narrow our list, the boy name has my husband's first name, and the girl name as my first name (little flip for me, but it sounds better than my maiden name. Also, there is nothing wrong with all the girls in the family having the same middle name. Good luck.

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C.C.

answers from Columbia on

What about:
Joslyn Analise Cole; or how about Joslyn Elise Cole (other spellings could be Elyse, Annalyse...)

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S.H.

answers from Honolulu on

Emily
Courtney
Alyssa
Paige
Ella
Amanda
Ashley
Evelyn
Abigail
Annelise
Ava
Chelsea
Devon
Fiona
Lily
Lila
Skylar

Good luck,
Susan

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T.J.

answers from Seattle on

I too like Joslyn Renee, or Grace. I also like Victoria, jade (could call her JJ), Alexandra, Claire, Mackenzie, Vanessa, Paige, Caroline, Kendall, Reese, Juliana, Ciara, Rihanna, Georgia. Please update us on what you decide, how fun!

T.M.

answers from Fort Myers on

I like your first name choice a lot....If this were me I would choose a 1 syllable middle name....so here goes, Joslyn Rose Cole. Her initials would be JRC...I like JR for a nickname too...it would be cute together for a girl....
Have fun naming your new baby!!! Congrats & hope your delivery is an easy one.

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R.Y.

answers from New York on

My daughter is Sarah Melissa but she was almost Sarah Alexandra. If you want to J names what about Josette? I only have met one person with this name but I think it's a pretty name.

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R.M.

answers from Nashville on

I think it sounds better with a 2 or 3 syllable name. I guess I don't really know how you are pronouncing Joslyn, but the way I say it is only 2 syllables. So I think with a 2 syllable first name and 1 syllable last name, it needs something a little longer. I like the ones that start with a vowel, and I also dont think it sounds good with a middle name that has the "in" sound at the end.

What I am doing is saying it with all the names that have been suggested here and some of my own, and that is how I think it sounds the best. I am not coming up with one that I love however, just what sounds better to me. Hope that is helpful a little. I am pretty sure I saw someone give you this website already, but just in case they didnt...
http://www.babynamewizard.com/

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S.K.

answers from New York on

I think you should consider a female member of your family or even one of the females' last names...because it is a nice way to honor and remember the woman in our family...especially because we usually take our husband's last name...and it is likely your daughter will as well. But, if you are just looking for something that sounds nice what about Joslyn Rae.

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S.C.

answers from Syracuse on

Rae popped in my head when I saw this. Let us know what you decide! Congrats!

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M.D.

answers from New York on

Hey S.,

Everyone gave you some great suggestions! My favorites so far are :

Joslyn Faith Cole

Joslyn Grace Cole

I also liked one of the ladies names to go with Joslyn.

What about Joslyn Ashley Cole?

Congrats on your girls and hope you find a name that suits your little girl!

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N.D.

answers from Springfield on

How about something small like Rae, Leigh, True, Ann, a one syllable one to balance out the longer Joslyn?

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Z.O.

answers from New York on

It needs to be short and simple to go with the first and last names. I suggest Anne.

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S.R.

answers from Los Angeles on

Hi - I have just read through all the great suggestions you have had. I am wondering if you have decided yet. I am just curious.
Good Luck with your girls.

S.

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B.M.

answers from Pittsburgh on

My daughter's first name is spelled different but sounds the same - Jocelyn and her middle name is Leigh

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M.O.

answers from New York on

Hi S.,

My personal belief is that it's nice for middle names to have special meaning. People don't use them that often, and they're usually only spoken at meaningful moments in life -- shortly after birth, at graduations, weddings, etc. You might want to honor a loved one, or use a "virtue name" that has special meaning for you:

Joslyn Amity
Joslyn Verity (I really like this one, for some reason)
Joslyn Honor
Joslyn Patience

I'm trying to suggest two- and three-syllable names because I think the flow better with the one-syllable Cole, but of course they're also:

Joslyn Grace
Joslyn Hope
Joslyn Faith

Or -- name her after you -- Josyln S.! Or Joslyn Anastasia, since S. is a diminutive of Anastasia.

Both are very pretty, and she can be proud to share a name with her beloved mom!

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A.B.

answers from New York on

I know we're not voting here, but I third the recommendation for Annabelle. I think with a two syllable first name and a one syllable last name, a three syllable middle name has the right rhythm. So I thought of Annabelle before I scanned the list and saw two others did, too. Let us know what you pick!

Congratulations,
A.

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M.K.

answers from New York on

Annabelle is lovely!

I like June, too.

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S.

answers from Spartanburg on

Joslyn Sue Cole sounds sweet and "musical" to me. I love it.

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A.H.

answers from New York on

I think a 2 or 3 syllable name sounds best too. how about:

Kelly
Sierra
Sophia
Bella
Kylie
Lilah
Lily

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E.K.

answers from Chicago on

Hi there,

You may not like the sound of two J's, but my middle name is Josette - I think it might flow well - Joslyn Josette Cole. I was named after my wonderful Uncle Joe, so that's the feminie version my mom came up with. I'm a HUGE fan of trying to keep names in the family - the past 5 generations of our family have all been named after grandparents, great-grandparents and close aunts and uncles. Best wishes! I'm sure whatever you pick will be great!
E.

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M.C.

answers from Washington DC on

I like Joslyn Renae Cole.

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M.B.

answers from Medford on

Always nice to name her after a relative (you, your Mom, your sister) for her middle name. :)

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G.R.

answers from Peoria on

Hope or maybe G.:)

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G.S.

answers from New York on

Lysette or Lycette has always been a name that I loved. It's my childhood best friend's name ..........it's so simple but only goes w/certain names. Her name is Amy Lycette, but I think it flows with Joslyn too. Good luck! It's so hard trying to find names that go together!

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J.H.

answers from New York on

I like names to mean something, try searching baby names that go with "happy and cheerful" (What Joslyn means), or pick something about the season, day etc that represents her birth ie Verna means born in the springtime, or from the poem that says Tuesday's child is full of "Grace". That being said, I named my 3rd, Josselyn Joelle after my sister. PS Rae immediately sprang to mind as one that would flow nicely.

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L.H.

answers from New York on

Joslyn Mae Cole (J.M.C.)

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E.R.

answers from Salt Lake City on

Hi! It took about 5 seconds for me to think of Joslyn Kate...but then I looked at the last name and didn't know if it would flow the way you would want it to. I just love that though! Joslyn Kate :-) Good luck!

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D.C.

answers from Johnson City on

I think it would sound better with a one or two- syllable middle name. My daughters are Gwendolyn Hope, Abigail Grace, and Josephine Faith.
There is always Love, Joy, etc.
IF you are not into that, I think Rene, Irene, Kate, Belle, Leigh, and Faye would all be pretty.

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