60 Unique Twin Names for a Perfect Pairing

Andrew Kreeger

2 years ago

Choosing a name for one baby is challenging enough, but twin names? That’s the real deal! There’s so much to consider. Do you want the names to be paired and matchy-matchy or do you prefer two names that simply complement each other? Then, you hear two cute names that rhyme and you’re interested in rhyming twin names. There are just so many aspects of pairing names that most parents will never understand. It’s likely that you want unique twin names that other parents have not thought of yet as well.

Further, you don’t want two names that are going to sound too alike or you’ll confuse your children, family, and friends for life! We wanted to discover the most unique name pairs for all types of twins to get a better understanding of what names fit together when they’re young but each name must also be able to stand on its own when your twins are grown up. We’ve got all the twin baby name inspiration an expecting parent could want. Check out these really distinctive options.

Unique Twin Girl Names

Bluma & Saffron

Botanical and nature-inspired names are all the rage today. Bluma and Saffron are two that are not getting as much love from new parents as others. Bluma is a name of Yiddish origin that indeed means “flower” while Saffron is a fresh spice name.

Zadie & Zita

Z-names are hot and trendy today but two vintage gems are MIA. Zita and Zadie sound like a match made in heaven. Zita is a multicultural name that can be found in Greek, Persian, and Italian naming traditions. Thus, it can mean “little girl” or “seeker.” Zadie is a name that’s popular in England today but not so much here in the US. It is of Hebrew origin and means “princess.”

Una & Nessa

If you would like twin names for girls that hint at birth order, try Una and Nessa. Una is a name of Latin origin that means “one.” Nessa is an appellation of Cornish origin that means “two.” Neither of these completely accessible names are popular in the US today but we hope that changes.

Radley & Rivers

If you’re a parent who appreciates the versatility of unisex names, consider Radley and Rivers. Radley is an English habitational name that means “red meadow.” Rivers is another English habitational name that means “dweller by the river(s).” Both of these names are pretty rare today but they do tend to go to boys more often than girls. Don’t let that stop you!

Rosamund & Isolde

If you appreciate twin names with a theme, Rosamund and Isolde are characters from legendary romances. Rosamund is a name of German origin that means “horse protector.” Isolde is a name of Welsh origin that means “ice ruler.”

Arrietty & Lavender

You will find these baby names in children’s books. Arrietty is from The Borrowers and it is a most unusual choice. This literary name was likely invented but it is a form of Harriet, meaning “estate ruler.” Lavender names the heroine of Matilda‘s best friend.

Allegra & Beatrix

Allegra and Beatrix are two very energetic names that mean “joy.” Each one has its own virtues and flavor. Both names are popular in the UK today but they don’t land on too many birth certificates in the US.

Seren & Vesper

Another twin name pairing of names with the same meaning, Seren is a name of Welsh or Turkish origin that means “star.” Vesper is a name of Latin origin that means “evening star.” Both of these names are technically unisex

Marta & Tamar

Read these names from left to right and then left to right. Notice anything? Marta is a name found in numerous languages and it means “lady.” Tamar is a name of Hebrew origin that means “date palm tree.” Both are gorgeous and strong-sounding.

Rhiannon & Tallulah

Two very colorful twin names, Tallulah and Rhiannon are appellations featured in songs. Tallulah is a name of Choctaw or Irish origin and can mean “leaping water” and “lady of abundance.” Rhiannon is a name of Welsh origin that means “divine queen.” Rhiannon has been the more successful of the two in recent years but neither are popular today.

Unique Twin Boy Names

Cedar & Hollis

A pair of tree names, Cedar and Hollis also happen to be unisex options. These strong appellations have so much character and offer a nod to nature without being too granola. Cedar is a name of English origin that refers to the tree of the same name. Hollis is also a name of English origin, but it means “dweller near the holly bushes.”

Orson & Roscoe

If you’d like your twin names to have natural meanings but want them to remain subtle, Orson and Roscoe are two solid options that both refer to animals. Orson is a name of English origin that means “bear cub.” Roscoe is a name of Norse origin that means “deer forest.”

Calder & Conran

Are you a lover of art? Calder is the surname of Alexander who is a famed sculptor who made fantastic mobiles. Calder is a name of English origin, meaning “rocky water.” Terence Conran is a designer who rethought what interior spaces could look like. Conran is an Anglicized form of an Irish name (O’conarain) that means “descendent of Conaran.”

Shai & Lior

Shai and Lior are two unisex names of Hebrew origin that both contain four letters. Shai means “gift.” and Lior means “I have light.” These names are no-fuss and wear well on any child.

Aziz & Zaki

Aziz and Zaki are both names of Arabic origin that have the attractive Z-sound. Further, both names have exceptional meanings. Aziz means “powerful and beloved.” Zaki means “full of virtue” and “pure.” Despite be magnetic appellations, these names have never been popular in the US.

Eben & Boaz

We’ve got a Biblical pairing in Eben and Boaz. Eben is a short form of Ebenezer of Hebrew origin that means “stone of help.” Boaz is a delightful name that also has roots in Hebrew, meaning “swiftness.”

Ciro & Sol

Who loves a theme? Ciro and Sol are two options that both mean “sun.” Ciro is an Italian form of Cyrus, a Persian sun god. Sol is the personification of the sun and another name for the sun god Apollo. Sol is considered a Spanish name.

Ames & Winn

Considering that your twin boys will likely be best friends for life, it would be wise to choose names that have a theme of “friendship.” Ames is a name of Latin origin that means “friend.” Win is a short form of Winslow, from English, meaning “friend’s hill.”

Constantine & Aurelian

If you take a maximalist approach to many aspects of your life, the twin names Constantine and Aurelian could prove the most attractive pairing for you. Both names have a bigger-than-life appeal as they belonged to Roman emperors. Constantine is of Latin origin and means “steadfast.” Aurelian comes from the Latin name Aurelius, meaning “golden one.”

Pax & Zen

These three-letter wonders are plays on the theme of calmness. Pax is a name of Latin origin that means “peace.” Somehow the name has never been popular in the US but we expect that to change very soon. Zen is a name of Japanese origin that means “meditation.” Both of these names also happen to be unisex.

Unique Girl+Boy Twin Names

Oberon & Ottilie

There are not a ton of established O-names out there so it would be a unique option to choose two as your twin names for a boy and a girl. Oberon is a name of English origin that means “noble” or “like a bear.” Ottilie is a French name from German that means “prosperous in battle.” It was last popular in the US in 1904 so it would be a vintage charmer.

Art & Etta

Energetic and musical Art and Etta are some truly jazzy choices. Art is a short form of Arthur, inspired by Jazz’s great Art Farmer. Art means “noble” or “like a bear.” Etta, of course, is inspired by legendary vocalist Etta James here. Etta is a short form of many names, but mainly, Henrietta. Thus, the name means “estate ruler.”

Jupiter & Calypso

We’re going full mythology with the names Jupiter and Calypso. Jupiter is the supreme Roman deity and the name means “sky father” or “godfather.” The name has traditionally gone to boys but new parents are considering it a unisex option today. Calypso is a name from Greek mythology that means “she who hides.” Calypso was the daughter of Atlas, in myth, who enchanted Odysseus.

Priya & Sajan

Priya and Sanjan are two Hindi names that mean “beloved.” Priya is a popular option in England today but both are unfortunately rare in the US. Let’s change that, new parents!

Mercury & Peridot

The theme is minerals for the names Mercury and Peridot. Mercury is a unisex name of Latin origin that means “trade.” Mercury was the Roman messenger god. Mercury is also an element. Peridot is strictly a name for baby girls that comes from Arabic and means “green gemstone.” The stone has been featured in various mythologies for ages.

Luan & Zira

We turn to the moon for our next twin names. Luan is a name of Portuguese origin for boys that is currently popular around Europe. It means “moon.” Zira is a name of Berber origin that means “moonlight.” These unique appellations would be so distinctive.

Tamsin & Tavish

We’ve got a double dose of T’s with Tamsin and Tavish. Tamsin is a name of English origin, from Thomasina, itself from Aramaic, meaning “twin.” Tavish is a Scottish form of Thomas, also meaning “twin.” Both names are remarkable and unique.

Tully & Ennis

Tully and Ennis are two, unisex Irish surname names. Tully has a variety of meanings in Irish that include “flood,” “hill,” or “peaceful.” Ennis is an Irish name that means “from the island.” Both names also belong to places in Ireland. So, if you’ve got Irish heritage, these would be some appropriate choices.

Amethyst & Ochre

Two rare color names, Amethyst is a great fit for a baby girl and refers to the purple gemstone (that’s also the birthstone for February). Ochre is a rare name from Greek that means “pale yellow.” If you’re looking for colorful twin names, look no further!

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Colm & Lark

These twin names are for the birds! Colm is an Irish name from the Latin, Columba. Thus, the name means “dove.” We love it for a baby boy but it’s technically unisex. The same is true for Lark but we prefer it for little girls. Lark is a charming English bird name. What a soaring pair!

There you go! How great are these unique twin name pairings? We hope you found some worthy of your consideration. Congratulations on your twin babies! If you would like to learn about even more potential twin name pairs, keep on reading. We’ve got over 300 more to share with you!

Twin Names for a Girl & Boy

Popular Twin Names

The easiest way to go about choosing your babies’ names is simply to choose two names that you love. They don’t have to be from the same naming tradition or even the same style. You can choose a trendy name and then, a classic choice. The only thing you need to think about is balance. Here are some popular names for a boy & girl pair.

Sophia & Noah
Olivia & Elijah
Amelia & Lucas
Charlotte & William
Harper & Mason
Ella & Jackson
Emma & Oliver
Evelyn & Henry
Camila & Michael
Mia & James

More Popular Twin Names

The great feature of choosing popular baby names for your two kids is that you know that they’re beloved and won’t further otherize your unique twins. Here are some more options for you to consider.

Gianna & Logan
Scarlett & Theodore
Layla & Aiden
Mila & Jack
Ava & Levi
Chloe & Samuel
Grace & David
Ellie & Wyatt
Avery & Mateo
Elizabeth & Liam

Even More Popular Twin Names

Here are some more popular options. The great thing about baby names that are beloved today is that many of them are gender-neutral and you can easily find two unisex appellations for your babies to make things even more fun.

Aurora & Julian
Willow & Maverick
Isla & Ezra
Hannah & Isaac
Nova & Cosmo
Riley & Gabriel
Lucy & Christopher
Stella & Charles
Natalie & Isaiah
Ruby & Cooper

Complementary Twin Names

Now, let’s take a look at complementary names for your twins. You can go about finding names that fit together especially well by choosing appellations from the same language origin, were popular in the same time period (such as two vintage names from that were popular in decades past), or have a similar sound but do not exactly rhyme. Check out some fun pairs below!

Isabella & Bennett
Madeline & Benedict
Josie & Louis
Reese & Max
Lucia & Thiago
Juniper & Hayden
Harmony & Emiliano
Georgia & Dean
Freya & Antonio
River & Tristan

More Complementary Twin Names

Take a look at how the name pairs share many of the same letters and vowel sounds here. Another thing you can do to ensure the names complement each other is to choose names with the same amount of syllables in each.

Abigail & Benjamin
Emma & Aiden
Ella & Ryan
Olivia & Jaxon
Sara & Jack
Sophia & William
Molly & Oliver
Erica & Jonathan
Annabelle & Abel
Liliana & Damian

Even More Complementary Twin Names

Here are some other examples of boy and girl names that pair extremely well together.

Ariel & Victor
Hope & Grant
Daniella & Holden
Mya & Caden
Joanna & Paul
Dakota & Paxton
Paige & Collin
Thea & Bodhi
Gia & Julius
Blair & Tanner

Twin Names Starting with the Same Letter

One of the most fun ways to choose twin names is by choosing two names that start with the same letter. Here are some popular names that start with the same letters.

Angelina & Andre
Victoria & Vince
Abigail & Alexander
June & Jacob
Maya & Malcolm
Willow & William
Winnie & Wyatt
Rose & Rowan
Mary & Miles
Riley & Roman

More Twin Names Starting with the Same Letter

It takes more than just a first letter to find a great pair. Be sure to still consider the balance between these names. Does one feel too austere next to something lighter? Does one of the names outshine the other? These are just some things you might want to consider.

Ava & Aiden
Gianna & Grayson
Nova & Niko
Claire & Caleb
Genesis & George
Jade & James
Blake & Brody
Aliyah & Atlas
Leila & Leon
Aspen & Atlas

Even More Twin Names Starting with the Same Letter

Aren’t these boy/girl naming pairs fun? We think they offer so much variety when you’re treated to both a boy and a girl.

Kiara & Kai
Lexi & Liam
Felicity & Finnegan
Maren & Mathias
Meadow & Marcus
Briana & Brixton
Mariam & Marcello
Liv & Leo
Calliope & Curtis
Bridget & Banks

Rhyming Twin Names

A word of caution when it comes to rhyming names: make sure they’re not too close in sound or you are going to confuse your children, your family, friends, teachers, and probably yourself. You want to be able to actually tell the names apart for convenience and for your own sanity.

Eddie & Betty
Tristan & Kristen
Bensen & Jensen
Tate & Kate
Wylie & Riley
Hudson & Judson
Sam & Pam
Finn & Quinn
Wilson & Allison
Brendon & Glyndon