Girl Name
Midge
Midge is a girl's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Midge is a girl baby name. It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Midge often also consider Madge.
Midge meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Midge has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Midge as M·I·D·G·E, with 5 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Midge is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Midge variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Midgea, Midgee, Midgey, Midg.
- Nicknames: Mid and M.
- Middle names: Pair Midge with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Midge middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Madge, Mitzi, Mitsuo, Mitch, Mathis — full picks on the sibling names for Midge guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Midge? Browse our names like Midge guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Midge
What does the name Midge mean?
Midge has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Midge?
The exact origin of Midge is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Midge?
Midge has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Midge a boy's or girl's name?
Midge is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Midge in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Midge sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Midge?
Names that share Midge's sound and style include Madge, Mitzi, Mitsuo, Mitch, Mathis.
What middle names pair well with Midge?
Good middle-name fits for Midge pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Midge is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Midge is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Midge?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Midge share its rhythm without rhyming — Madge, Mitzi, Mitsuo all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.