Middle name for Marla

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Trying to think of middle name to go with Marla.

Any ideas?

Marla Ivy?

Not Ivy, you need something that starts with a consonant really or it'll all run together.

Marla Joy?

I feel like almost any name would go, also sort of depends on the surname. Although I personally prefer a different number of syllables for a middle name.

You might also like Vivienne, Hazel, Violet, Quinn, Brooke.

Thanks @GeniuneWorkOfFartI did wonder about the consonant!! Think you’re right about that.

@GreyhoundGal1love most of those names! Surname is a very common one syllable surname

Marla Verity
Marla Beatrix
Marla Juno
Marla Genevieve
Marla Dorothy
Marla Roxanne

Jane, may, maeve

I second Jane.

I'd avoid a filler middle name like Rose, Grace, May, Jane, Joy etc with a common one syllable surname.

Marla Ruby
Marla Phoebe
Marla Florence
Marla Kate
Marla Sadie
Marla Chloe
Marla Sophie
Marla Wren
Marla Beatrice
Marla Esme
Marla Seren

I have a Marla Nancy.

I'm a fan of middle names with a connection to someone you know.

@Dee51121 , I like it, and agree with using a middle name with a connection.

Carla

I slightly prefer Carla to Marla, but it might get mixed up with Clara. I first read Marla as Maria.

Marla Beatrix
Marla Penelope
Marla Madeleine
Marla Contessa
Marla Dawn

Carla - which I prefer ..
Carla Harriet
Carla Gabrielle
Carla Catherine
Carla Jaqueline
Carla Joephine
Carla Jane

Marla Beth

Marla jade

Marla Skye

Marla Paige

Marla Jasmine

Marla Rose

Marla Jane

Marla Grace

Marla Elizabeth
Marla Faye
Marla Dorothy
Marla Josie
Marla Kate
Marla Dee

Marla ivy is nice though if picky the a runs into the I a bit

marla daisy
marla ruby
marla willow
marla florence
marla penelope
marla skye
marla wren
marla pearl
marla beatrix
marla juliet
marla clementine

Would this be a bit mad - Marla Vivienne Ivy Smith (it’s not Smith, but that’s the gist of it).

I’m not normally a fan of a hundred middle names, but my Daughters are really keen to contribute towards her name.

Maybe I’ll just leave out the middle name and then no one can kind of complain?

I think it sounds nice. I'd rather have 2 middle names than none personally, but then others would feel differently! But I'd also say don't feel compelled to use a middle name you're not sure of just for your kids. Lots want to contribute and it's a nice idea, but rarely works! They'll be fine if you don't use a name suggestion of theirs.

Marla Florence
Marla Grace
Marla Kate
Marla Willow
Marla Penelope
Marla Isabella
Marla Sage

Not what the OP asked, but on the Marla v Carla debate, I find I call my Marla 'Mar' quite a lot, I can't imagine calling her 'Car'. That's just me though, perhaps doesn't bother others or they never shorten.

Marla Wren would be so sweet!

'if I had a tumour i'd call it marla...' (fight club). Love the name by the way. Also came here to suggest 'joy' to offset the darkness.

Marla Colette

Did your daughters choose Ivy?
I think Marla Vivienne sounds gorgeous but Ivy after that doesn't flow that well, in my opinion.
Could you call her something like Marla Ivy- Rose or something that flows smoothly?
I love Vivienne, also love Voilet and Josephine as pp suggested.
How funny that someone just decided to suggest Carla instead of Marla!
All lovely suggestions and very special that your daughters are involved in choosing her name x

Marla Jean is nice.