60 Unique Twin Names for a Perfect Pairing

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.”

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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

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 

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

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Twin Names for Girls

Popular Twin Names

Twin girls seem like a true blessing. Let’s be honest, you get a bit more flexibility with names for girls. So many names for boys feel very black and white but you can really add color with a fabulous, feminine option. Let’s take a look at some great, popular options that sound excellent together.

• Caroline & Kennedy 
• Hailey & Quinn 
• Gabriella & Josephine
• Cora & Saide
• Piper & Lydia 
• Peyton & Brielle
• Melody & Athena 
• Eliza & Lyla
• Parker & Katherine
• Daisy & Lucy

More Popular Twin Names

We’ve got even more girl twin names for you below. Don’t each of these mega-popular names today sound fabulous? You get names that sound good together but also can stand alone down the road.

• Eleanor & Hannah
• Sarah & Anna
• Ava & Charlotte 
• Emma & Mia 
• Penelope & Layla
• Elizabeth & Scarlett
• Nova & Zoey
• Grace & Nora
• Chloe & Avery
• Madison & Emilia 

Complementary Twin Names

You can choose a theme like nature names or color names or names from the same naming tradition to find extremely fitting twin names for your girls.

• Aurora & Violet
• Iris & Lily
• Hazel & Riley
• Mila & Emily
• Addison & Paisley
• Naomi & Ivy
• Brooklyn & Aubrey
• Eliana & Lillian 
• Victoria & Audrey 
• Reese & Eloise

Twin Names That Start with the Same Letter

A word of caution when choosing names that start with the same letter. Many of the names parents commonly pick today are forms of the same root name. For instance, Eliza, Liz, Lisa, Lizzie, Lea, Etta, Elle, Elsa, etc. are all forms of Elizabeth. So, you might not want to give names from the same root. But, if the idea of your girls being names like Etta & Eliza and having them share the same name meaning appeals to you, you’re the boss!

• Juliet & June
• Raegan & Rowan 
• Kelly & Kennedy
• Tessa & Tamsin 
• Paige & Piper 
• Lena & Lucy
• Dakota & Diamond
• Astrid & Angel
• Jenna & Jada
• Sage & Sasha

More Twin Names That Start with the Same Letter

Let the letters be your guide. Pick a letter, write down all the names that come to your mind that start with that letter. Do you see two appellations that you love? They very well could fit for your twins.

• Abby & April
• Sylvia & Stella
• Azalea & Alessia 
• Leona & Lillian 
• Cassidy & Cameron
• Elle & Eve
• Harmony & Hailey 
• Caroline & Cora
• Ruby & Rose
• Savanna & Summer

Rhyming Twin Names

As we wrote for boy/girl twin names, you want appellations that aren’t too similar. You might want to choose something like Mia and Sophia. These names rhyme but there’s a different syllable count to make distinguishing your children easier.

• Gabriella & Isabella
• Serenity & Trinity
• Sara & Kara
• Jess & Tessa 
• Kylie & Miley
• Lily & Millie
• Sadie & Katie 
• Norah & Cora
• Mia & Sophia 
• Leah & Mia

More Rhyming Twin Names

There are many names that rhyme for girls! Let’s take a look at some more rhyming twin names below.

• Chloe & Zoe
• Abby & Gabby
• Bernice & Denise
• Addison & Madison
• Sara & Tara 
• Amanda & Miranda
• Arianna & Brianna
• Hailey & Bailey
• Mara & Kara
• Aubrey & Audrey

Twin Names for Boys

Popular Twin Names

You’ve got two little boys on the way? You’re in for the adventure of a lifetime. Let’s take a look at some very popular names that sound handsome together but aren’t all that matchy-matchy.

• Oliver & Liam 
• Noah & James
• Elijah & Benjamin 
• William & Alexander
• Jacob & Logan 
• Mateo & Jack
• Ethan & Jackson 
• Lucas & Henry
• Ethan & Logan 
• Levi & Owen

More Popular Twin Names

Choosing two classic, time-tested names is one way to go. Established names that we all know and love will sound like they’re meant to be together. On the flip side, you don’t want to choose a trendy name that’s recently become popular like Kai and then choose a bread-and-butter name like John for your other son. It’s all about balance!

• Aiden & Theodore 
• Matthew & Luke 
• Gabriel & Lincoln 
• Isaac & Asher
• Anthony & Lincoln 
• Hudson & Samuel 
• Elias & Adrian 
• Christopher & Joshua 
• Miles & Cameron 
• Colton & Luca 

Complementary Twin Names

Want to find twin names for boys that feel like they’re made for each other? Choose two names from the same language of origin. Hebrew names sound excellent with other Hebrew appellations. Eli, Josiah, Ezra, Gabriel, Silas, etc. are all going to sound splendid.

• Roman & Angel
• Axel & Easton
• Carson & Austin
• Silas & Kai 
• Easton & Thomas
• Eli & Josiah 
• Ezra & Gabriel 
• Antonio & Sebastian 
• Dax & Gage 
• Drake & Beau

More Complementary Twin Names

Here are even more boy twin names to consider. These pairs offer some of the most treasured names of the past few decades.

• Davis & Scott
• Blake & Abram 
• Saul & Isaiah 
• Moses & Philip
• Rhys & Vince
• Hugh & Aaron
• Finn & Dane
• Cole & Jace
• Matheo & Julio
• Albert & Victor

Twin Names That Start with the Same Letter

How cute is the idea of giving your sons unique names that share the same letter? We think it’s one of the best ways of choosing twin names. We love some good rhyming names, but we often find the pairings to be a little too sweet.

• Lucas & Leon 
• Walker & Wallace
• Atlas & Apollo
• Miguel & Matteo 
• Justin & Jeremy 
• Jude & Jace
• Carlos & Calvin 
• Emmanuel & Elias 
• Maverick & Miles
• Nolan & Niko

More Twin Names That Start with the Same Letter

Here are even more names that share the same letter. These names will allow your child to feel as if he’s got his own special name but it’s very cute for them to slightly match this way.

• Logan & Luke
• Brooks & Benjamin
• Ian & Isaac
• Wesley & William 
• Parker & Paul
• August & Arthur
• Enzo & Emilio
• Cyrus & Cade
• Pablo & Pedro
• Pierce & Parker

Even More Twin Names That Start with the Same Letter

We’ve found even more popular names that share the same letter for you. See how these are each very different names, yet still complementary? You can totally do the same!

• Roland & Rhys 
• Samson & Sutton
• Koda & Kai 
• Hugh & Harley 
• Dario & Damon 
• Dorian & Dylan 
• Heath & Hugh
• Adam & Aaron
• Madden & Magnus 
• Bruno & Blake 

Rhyming Twin Names

It’s rhyme time! For whatever reason, popular names for boys often rhyme a little too closely. If it’s a risk you’re willing to take, it could pay off for your family.

• Frank & Hank
• Ian & Ryan
• Aiden & Caden
• Jaiden & Kaden
• John & Shaun
• Brandon & Landon
• Barrett & Jarrett
• Blake & Jake
• Brett & Rhett
• Daniel & Nathaniel

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More Rhyming Twin Names

Here are some more rhyming twin names for boys that we think you might enjoy using. Lean into it, if you like with something like Creed and Reid or have more variety with names that aren’t so similar like Blake and Drake.

1. Jalen & Kalen 
2. Quinn & Finn
3. Blake & Drake
4. Cody & Bode 
5. Remi & Timmy
6. Sage & Gage
7. Jack & Mack
8. Ace & Jace
9. Reid & Creed
10. Zane & Blaine

There you go! We hope you enjoyed these 300 sets of twin names! We’ve covered twin names for a boy/girl pair, girl twin names, and boy twin names. Each type offers its own set of challenges, but all will result in a special coupling of names. Happy baby name hunting and best of luck on your twin journey!