384 twin boy and girl names for your new bundles of joy

It can feel overwhelming to name a baby, and in the case of twins, even more daunting to find two names that work together. It's a task that often takes careful consideration and creativity, but when you find the right names, the effort is worth it.

How to choose your twins' names

There's no right or wrong way to name a child, or in this case, two children. But there are dozens of ways to choose names with similar styles, meanings, spellings or sounds. The best choice for you and your family depends on many factors, including your preference, taste, and whether you want to choose family names or names with religious significance.

Some parents opt for complementary yet distinct names like Emma and Ethan, while others are drawn to nature-inspired names like Lily and Leo. Whatever your style, find your perfect pair in our compilation below.

Ultimately, it's up to you and your partner to choose your babies' names – but here's some advice from the BabyCenter Community.

• "Don't give them matching initials. The twins will already share so much, their birthday, their parents, possibly their room, the same face (if they're identical) – why not give them something to base their own identity off of apart from being a twin?" – Stephaniep2024
• "I wanted to make sure we had something that sounded nice together but was completely different." – ABA2020
• "I have a friend expecting twins. Something she said that stuck with me is she doesn't mind having somewhat matching names, as long as you can tell them apart when you shout them." – LaBa17
• "When naming twins it's good to be careful that one baby doesn't have a more special name than the other" – whether that's a significant family name, a name with special meaning, or just a particularly unique name compared to the other twin's. – AnnieB94
• "Remember that your twins are still individuals, the same as any other siblings, and they will grow up and live their lives with their names. So think about the long term, not just about the cute babies in matching outfits stage!" – ClaireELH1
• "I picked names that sounded cute as a pair but didn't start with the same letter or have the same ending." – BrittN57

Here are some ideas to get you started.

186 twin boy and girl names

Thomas and Margot

Thomas is an Aramaic name that means "twin," making it a perfect choice for this pair. Margot is a shortened French form of Margaret, which comes from Greek and means "pearl."

Jacob and Bella

Jacob is a Hebrew name that means "to follow." Bella is a modern form of Isabella, a Spanish variant of the classic English name Elizabeth.

Paul and Amanda

Paul comes from the Roman family name Paulus, which means "small" in Latin. Amanda is a Latin word that means "lovable."

Jude and Juliet

Jude is a variant of the Hebrew name Judah, which means "praised." Juliet is a romantic, elegant name of French origin, made famous by William Shakespeare's play Romeo and Juliet.

Grayson and Gabriella

Grayson is an English name that means "son of the steward." Gabriella is a feminine version of Gabriel, which means "man of God" in Hebrew.

Ethan and Isabelle

Ethan is a Hebrew name that means "solid" or "firm." Isabelle is a French version of Elizabeth, which means "my God is an oath."

Liam and Mia

Liam is the Irish short form of the English name William, which means "strong-willed protector." Mia is thought to be a form of Maria and is also the Italian word for "mine."

Max and Sophia

Max comes from the Roman name Maximus, which means "greatest." Sophia is a Greek name that means "wisdom."

Roman and Genevieve

Fittingly, Roman means "from Rome" and is rooted in the late Latin name Romanus. Genevieve is a French name that means "woman of the family."

Milo and Madeline

Milo has uncertain origins, but it's often connected to a Latin word meaning "soldier." The name Madeline can be traced back to the Bible's Mary Magdalene.

Nathaniel and Naomi

A name of Hebrew origin, Nathaniel means "God has given." Naomi is also a Hebrew name that means "pleasant" or "gentle."

Otto and Phoebe

Otto is a German name that means "wealth, fortune." Phoebe is a Greek name that means "bright, radiant, or pure." In Greek mythology, Phoebe was a Titan associated with the moon, intellect, and prophecy.

Ryder and Scarlett

Ryder comes from the Middle English word ridere, meaning "mounted warrior" or "messenger." Scarlett is a French name that means "red."

Sawyer and Talia

Sawyer is an English name that means "sawer of wood." Thalia is the name of one of the nine Muses, goddesses of creativity in Greek mythology. Her name comes from a Greek word meaning "flourishing."

Declan and Eliza

Declan is an Irish name that means "full of goodness" or "man of prayer." One of the many forms of the classic name Elizabeth, Eliza is an English name that roughly translates to "God is my oath."

Easton and Faith

Fittingly, Easton means "east town" in Old English. Faith comes from the Latin word fiderei, which means "to trust."

Asher and Aria

Asher means "happy and blessed" in Hebrew. Aria means "song" in Italian.

Brody and Piper

Brody is a Scottish name whose roots can be traced back to a surname for people from Moray, Scotland. Piper comes from the English surname for someone who played the flute.

Colton and Charlotte

Colton is an English name meaning "coal town." Charlotte is the feminine form of Charles, a French name that means "free man."

Caden and Keira

Caden means "spirit of battle" in Welsh. Keira's roots can be traced back to the Irish word ciar, meaning "dark" or "black-haired."

Vance and Vivian

Vance comes from the Old English word fenn, meaning "marsh." Vivian is a Latin name that means "alive."

Sebastian and Colette

Sebastian is a name of Greek origin that means "venerable, revered." Colette is a French name and a variant of Nicole, which is rooted in Greek and means "victory of the people."

Trevor and Tessa

Trevor is a Welsh name that means "large village." Tessa is a form of Theresa, a name of disputed origins that has been tied to the Greek island Thera.

Luca and Lainey

These two names not only flow well together they also have similar meanings. Luca is the Italian and Romanian form of Luke, which comes from Greek and means "from Luciana" or "bringer of light." Lainey is an English version of Elaine, itself a variant of Helen, which is also rooted in Greek and means "ray" or "sunbeam."

Micah and Maya

Micah is a Hebrew name that means "who is like Yahweh." Maya means "illusion" or "magic" in Sanskrit.

Nash and Nova

Nash is an English name that means "at the ash tree." Nova comes from the Latin word novus, which means "new." It also refers to the term supernova, which happens when a star reaches the end of its life and explodes in a brilliant burst of light.

Zion and Zahra

Zion is a name of Hebrew origin that refers to the Jewish homeland. Zahra is an Arabic name that means shining."

Dax and Delaney

The exact meaning of the name Dax is unknown, though some sources trace it back to the Old English surname Daecca. Delaney is an English name that means "from the alder grove."

Vaughn and Veronica

Vaughn is a Welsh name that means "little." Veronica is a Latin version of the Greek name Berenice, which means "bringing victory."

Oscar and Ophelia

Oscar is an Irish name that means "friend of deer." Ophelia is a Greek name that means "help."

Mateo and Mila

These names are short and sweet, making them popular choices over the last decade. Mateo is the Spanish form of Matthew, a Hebrew name that means "gift of God." Mila is a Slavic name that means "gracious."

Levi and Lyla

Levi is a Hebrew name that means "to join or connect." Lyla comes from a name that means "night" in Arabic.

Graham and Gemma

Graham is a Scottish name that means "gravelly homestead." Gemma is a Medieval nickname meaning "gem."

Nolan and Clementine

Nolan is an Irish name that means "famous" or "loud." Clementine has roots in Latin and means "merciful."

Leonard and Annabelle

Leonard means "brave lion" in Old German. Annabelle is a combination of Anna, which comes from a Hebrew name meaning "favor," and Belle, which means "beautiful."

Apollo and Coralie

Apollo is the Greek god of the sun, music, healing, and many other domains. Coralie is of French origin and means "coral."

Jason and Alyssa

Jason is a Greek name that means "healer." Alyssa's roots can be traced back to the Germanic name Adelaide, which means "nobility."

Eric and Eleanor

Eric is an English name that means "sole ruler" or "eternal ruler." Eleanor comes from the Old French name Alienor and has uncertain meaning.

Emmett and Lorraine

Emmett comes from a Germanic word meaning "whole" or "great." Lorraine comes from a place name for a northeastern region in France.

Elias and Eve

Elias is a form of Elijah, which means "my God is Yahweh." Eve is a Hebrew name that means "to live," "to give life," or "to breathe."

Lucas and Amelia

Lucas is a Greek name that means "bringer of light." Amelia is a form of Amala, a German name that means "vigorous, brave."

Damien and Eloise

Damien is a Greek name that means "to tame." Eloise is an Old French name that means "whole" or "wide."

Kenneth and Willa

Kenneth is the anglicized version of two different Scottish names – one that means "handsome" and one that means "fire lord." Willa is a feminine form of William and means "strong-willed protector."

Leland and Carol

Leland means "fallow land" or "meadow land" in Old English. Carol is an English name that means "song" or "hymn," though it's also sometimes considered a feminine form of Carl, meaning "free man."

Curtis and Cooper

Curtis is an English name that means "courteous." Cooper is an English name that means "barrel maker."

Sean and Maureen

Sean is the Irish form of John, which comes from a Hebrew name meaning "Yahweh is gracious." Maureen is an Irish form of Mary.

James and Julia

James is the English version of the late Latin name Iacomus, which itself is an altered form of Iacobus – the Latin form of the Hebrew name Yaakov (Jacob in English). Julia is the feminine form of the Roman family name Julius. 

Joel and Amy

Joel is a Hebrew name that means "Yahweh is God." Amy is a French name that means "beloved."

Colin and Sophie

Colin is a Scottish name that means "young dog." Sophie is a form of Sophia, which means "wisdom" in Greek.

Ashton and Amber

Ashton is a gender-neutral name that means "ash tree town." Amber is a golden gemstone.

Jackson and Elara

Jackson is an English name whose meaning is exactly as it sounds: "son of Jack." In Greek mythology, Elara was one of Zeus' mortal lovers. Elara is also the name of one of Jupiter's moons.

Silas and Simone

Silas is a form of the ancient Roman name Silvanus, which means "of the woods." Simone is the feminine form of the Hebrew name Simeon, which means "hearkening."

William and Emma

These two familiar and timeless names have enjoyed decades of popularity around the world. Both of German origin, William means "strong-willed protector" and Emma means "whole" or "great."

Austin and Savannah

Austin is a form of the Roman name Augustus, which means "exalted" or "venerable." It's also the name of the capital city of Texas. Savannah is an English word meaning a large, grassy plain, and is also the name of a city in Georgia.

Peter and Anna

Peter comes from the Greek word petros, meaning "stone." Anna comes from a Hebrew name that means "God has favored me."

Seth and Sunny

Seth means "appointed" in Hebrew. Sunny means exactly what you'd think, and brings to mind bright, sunshiney days.

Kyle and Marissa

Kyle comes from a Scottish surname that means "channel" or "strait." Marissa is a combination of the names Maria and Luisa.

Michael and Leann

Michael is a Hebrew name that means "who is like God?" Leann is a smoosh name that combines Lee (which is rooted in an Old English word meaning "meadow") and Ann.

Tyler and Kelsey

Tyler is an Old English name that means "tiler of roofs." Kelsey may come from an Old English name that means "fierce island."

Branson and Rosalie

Branson is an English name that means "son of Brandr." Rosalie is a version of the popular name Rose, which comes from the flower that symbolizes love.

Knox and Lenora

Knox is an English name that means "round hill." Lenora is a variant of Eleanor, an ancient name of uncertain meaning.

Griffin and Abigail

Griffin is an English name for a mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle. Abigail is a Hebrew name that means "father of exaltation" or "my father is joy."

Aven and Sienna

Aven is an Irish name that means "beauty." Sienna is the name of an Italian city, though it's also a color name for a reddish brown.

Vincent and Etta

Vincent is a Roman name that means "to conquer." Etta is a form of the French name Henrietta, which is itself a form of Henry and means "home ruler."

Zane and Adeline

It's hard to pin down the exact origin and meaning of the name Zane. Some sources trace it back to a Middle English nickname that meant "curly-haired," while others say it has Arabic roots meaning "beauty" or "grace." Adeline is of German origin and means "noble one."

Theo and Ruby

Theo is short for Theodore, a Greek name that means "gift of God." Ruby is a red gemstone that symbolizes passion, protection, and wealth.

Harrison and Emilia

Harrison is an English name that means "son of Harry." Emilia is a form of Emily, which is originally rooted in Latin and means "rival."

Everett and Freya

Everett comes from an Old English name that means "brave as a boar." Freya is an Old Norse name that means "lady." In Norse mythology, Freya is also a goddess of love and beauty.

Kellen and Louella

Kellen is a name of German origin that is thought to mean "swampy area." Louella is a combination of the names Lou (rooted in a French name meaning "famous warrior") and Ella (a nickname-name with many possible meanings).

Elias and Bridget

Elias is a form of the Hebrew name Elijah, which means "my God is Yahweh." Bridget comes from the Irish name Brighid and means "the exalted one."

Brendan and Cecilia

Brendan is an Irish name that means "king" or "prince." Cecilia comes from a Latin word that means "blind" or "hidden."

Bennett and Ronan

Bennett is a form of the name Benedict, which is rooted in Latin and means "blessed." Ronan is an Irish name that means "little seal."

Connor and Allison

Connor is an Irish name that means "lover of hounds" or "wise." Allison is a modern variant of the Germanic name Adelaide and means "noble."

Cole and Diana

Cole is a medieval nickname for Nicholas, a Greek name that means "victory of the people." Diana has ancient, uncertain origins, but it's often tied to the Latin words dia or diva, meaning "goddess."

Walter and Lucille

Walter is a German name that means "power of the army." Lucille has French and English roots and means "light."

Bryce and Jillian

Bryce is an English name that means "speckled" or "freckled." Jillian has Latin and Greek origins and means "youthful."

Steven and Corinne

Steven is a Greek name that means "crown" or "wreath." Corinne is a name of Greek origin that means "maiden."

Kevin and Christy

Kevin is an Irish name that means "beloved birth." Christy is a feminine version of Christopher – a Greek name that means "Christ-bearer."

Caspian and Lucia

The name Caspian rose to prominence in the 1950s as a character in The Chronicles of Narnia book series, though the exact origins of this name are unknown. Lucia is an Italian name that means "light."

Gavin and Hattie

Gavin is a Celtic name that means "white hawk." Hattie is a form of Harriet, which is rooted in German and means "home ruler."

Alec and Bianca

Alec is a form of the Greek name Alexander, which means "defender of men." Bianca means "white" or "pure" in Italian.

Harvey and Daphne

Harvey is an English name that means "battle worthy." Daphne is of Greek origin and means "laurel tree."

Tanner and Lindsey

Tanner is an English name that means "one who tans hides." Lindsey has English and Scottish roots and means "Lincoln island."

Keegan and Cassandra

Keegan is an Irish name that means "little fire." Cassandra is a Greek name that means "to excel, to shine." In Greek mythology, Cassandra was a prophet and Trojan princess cursed with visions of the future no one would believe.

Jeremiah and Esther

These two biblical names are a perfect pair with powerful meanings. Jeremiah means "Yahweh will exalt." Esther means "star" in Old Persian. In the Bible, Esther was a woman of deep faith and courage.

Bradley and Rebecca

Bradley is an English name that means "broad clearing." Rebecca is a Hebrew name thought to mean "join" or "tie."

Lyle and Lydia

Lyle is an English name that means "island." Lydia is a variant of the Greek name Lydus and means "beautiful, noble one."

David and Esme

David is a Hebrew name that means "beloved." Esme is a gorgeous French name that means "esteemed" or "loved."

Phillip and Georgia

Phillip is a Greek name that means "friend of horses." Georgia is a feminine version of George, which is rooted in Greek and means "farmer" or "earthworker."

Frederick and Finley

Frederick is a German name that means "peaceful ruler." Finley is a Scottish name that means "blessed warrior" or "fair hero."

Briar and Maren

Briar is a plant with a thorny or prickly stem. Maren is thought to be a Danish form of Maria (a name of uncertain meaning) or Marina (which is rooted in Latin and means "of the sea").

Reggie and Romy

Reggie is a form of Reginald, which has Latin and Germanic roots and means "decisive ruler." Romy is a nickname for Rosemary.

Ezra and Eden

Two names of Hebrew origin, Ezra means "help," and Eden means "place of pleasure."

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Oliver and Olivia

Many classic names are masculine and feminine versions of each other, and these two are a perfect example. Both Oliver and Olivia are well-loved and popular in the United States and come from the Latin word oliva, for "olive tree."

Noah and Nora

Noah is a Hebrew name that means "rest." Nora is a form of Eleanor.

Victor and Victoria

Victor comes from a Latin word that means "conqueror." Victoria is a feminine version of the same name.

Samuel and Samantha

Samuel is a Hebrew name that means "God has hearkened" or "asked of God." The exact origins of Samantha are unknown, but some sources designate it as a feminine version of Samuel.

Arthur and Morgana

Arthur is an ancient Celtic name thought to mean "bear." Morgana is a variant of the Welsh name Morcant, which has uncertain meaning. In various versions of the Celtic legend of King Arthur, he and Morgan le Fay are siblings.

Felix and Felicity

Felix and Felicity are both rooted in the Latin word felicitas, which means "good luck" or "good fortune."

Uriel and Ursula

Uriel is a Hebrew name that means "God is my light." Ursula is a Latin name that means "little she-bear."

Camden and Cameron

Both names of Scottish origin, Camden means "enclosed valley" and Cameron means "crooked nose."

Xavier and Xanthe

Xavier means "new house" and is rooted in Basque and Spanish. Xanthe is a Greek name that means "yellow," "blonde," or "fair-haired."

Quincy and Quinn

Quincy is an English name derived from a French place name rooted in a Latin word meaning "fifth." Quinn is an English name derived from the Irish name Conn, meaning "chief" or "leader."

Jasper and Juniper

Jasper is rooted in a Persian word that means "treasurer." Juniper is a type of tree known for its culinary and medicinal uses.

Henry and Henrietta

Both versions of each other, Henry and Henrietta are rooted in German and mean "home ruler."

Isaac and Isla

Isaac is a Hebrew name that means "he will laugh," or "he will rejoice." Isla is a Scottish name derived from Islay, an Island off the west coast of Scotland.

Elijah and Eliana

Elijah is a Hebrew name that means "my God is Yahweh." Eliana has contested origins, but it's thought to mean "my God has answered" in Hebrew.

Mason and Madison

Mason is a French surname that means "stoneworker." Madison is an English surname that means "Madde's son," Madde being a medieval nickname for Madeleine or Maud.

Aiden and Addison

Aiden is an Irish name that means "little fire." Addison comes from an English surname that means "son of Adam."

Alexander and Alexis

Alexander is a Greek name that means "defender men." Alexis shares the same Greek roots and means "defender" or "helper."

Kai and Kylie

Kai means "sea" in Hawaiian. Kylie has contested origins. Some sources say it's an Australian Aboriginal word meaning "boomerang," while others attribute it to being a feminine version of Kyle, a Scottish name meaning "strait."

Ian and Ivy

Ian is a Scottish form of John and means "God is gracious." Ivy is from the climbing plant that has small yellow flowers and is known for its ability to thrive in various conditions.

Evan and Erin

Evan is a Welsh form of John, which means "God is gracious." Erin is an Irish name that comes from the traditional Gaelic name for Ireland.

Landon and Logan

These two unisex names are strong and charming. Landon is an English name that means "old hill." Logan is a Scottish name that means "little hollow."

Ira and Ari

Ira is a Hebrew name that means "watchful." Ari means "lion" in Hebrew.

Hawk and Wren

Two birds that make adorable baby names: Hawk is a bird of prey with broad, rounded wings and a big tail. Wren is a small bird known for its loud song and chatter.

Forrest and Willow

These tree-themed names are perfect for your little explorers. Forrest was originally an English surname for someone who lived in a wooded area. The name Willow comes from the willow tree, known for its beauty and versatility.

Basil and Hazel

Basil comes from a Greek word meaning "kingly" or "royal" because the aromatic herb was used to make royal perfumes in antiquity. Hazel is a shrub with broad leaves and in many ancient cultures was a symbol of wisdom.

Winter and Summer

Winter and Summer – two opposite seasons that also make adorable unisex names. This is a great way to give your twins names with a theme, but also with a sense of individuality.

Aspen and Cedar

Aspen is a tree found in parts of the western United States and pairs perfectly with Cedar, another type of tree found in the western Himalayas and the Mediterranean.

Beau and Bonnie

Beau means "handsome" in French. Bonnie is a Scottish word that means "pretty."

Skylar and Stella

Skylar elicits a feeling of floating in the clouds and pairs well with Stella, which means "star"in Latin.

Hudson and River

Hudson comes from an English surname that means "son of Hudde." Hudson is also the name of a famous river in upstate New York. River refers to a flowing body of water. In recent years, it has gained popularity as a given name for a child of any gender.

Reid and Reagan

These two trendy first names started out as surnames of English origin. Reid is of British origin and means "red," and Reagan is an anglicized version of the Irish name Riagan, which has uncertain meaning but is thought to be related to the word riodhgach, which means "impulsive."

Oberon and Ada

Oberon comes from a Germanic name that means "noble" and "bear-like." Ada has uncertain origins, but is often tied to the Germanic word adal, which means "noble."

Theodore and Theodosia

Two names of Greek origin, Theodore means "gift of God," and Theodosia means "giving to God."

Francis and Francesca

Francis is an English and French name that means "Frenchman." Francesca is the Italian version of Francis.

Andrew and Andrea

Andrew is a Greek name that means "man," and Andrea is its Italian, feminine counterpart.

Brian and Brianna

Brian and Brianna both derive from a Celtic word that means "high hill."

Joseph and Josephine

Joseph and Josephine are rooted in a Hebrew name that means "God will add."

Justice and Justine

Justice is rooted in the Latin word iustitia, which means "righteousness" or "equity." Justine has similar origins – it's rooted in the Latin name Justus, which means "just" or "fair."

Augustus and Augustine

Augustus and Augustine are rooted in the Latin word augustus, which means "great" and "magnificent."

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Ulysses and Una

Ulysses is the Latin version of the Greek name Odysseus, which means "wrathful." Una is the name of a figure in Irish mythology and is thought to be tied to an Irish word meaning "lamb."

Gerald and Gina

Gerald is a German name that means "power of the spear." As a short form of Georgina, Gina is rooted in Greek and means "farmer."

Idris and Imani

Both Arabic names, Idris is thought to mean "studious" and Imani means "faith."

Barnes and Blythe

Barnes is a surname with a few potential meanings: As an English surname, it was used by someone who lived near or worked in a barn; it's an English variant of the Scandinavian name Bjorn, meaning "warrior"; and it's a variant of the French name Bernes, meaning "bear." Blythe is sweet and simple: It means "cheerful" in Old English.

Fletcher and Hyacinth

Fletcher is an English name that means "maker of arrows." Hyacinth is a perennial with striking, fragrant flowers that symbolizes forgiveness.

Caius and Vida

Caius is a version of the ancient Roman name Gaius, which means "to rejoice." Vida means "life" in Spanish and Portuguese.

Dashiell and Delphine

Dashiell is thought to come from the French surname de Chiell, which has unknown meaning. Delphine can be traced back to Delphi, a city in ancient Greece.

Evander and Elowen

Evander comes from a Greek name that means "good man." Elowen means "elm tree" in Cornish.

Jethro and Asma

Jethro is thought to be a variant of the Hebrew name Ithra, which means "excellence." Similarly, Asma is an Arabic name that means "prestige."

Lachlan and Liora

Lachlan is a Scottish name that means "land of the lakes," and was originally used as a nickname for someone from Norway. Liora is a Hebrew name that means "my light."

Magnus and Marigold

Magnus is a Latin name that means "great." Marigold is a charming red, yellow, or orange flower that symbolizes the circle of life and is used in Latin American Day of the Dead celebrations.

Peregrine and Persephone

Peregrine is an English name that means "traveler." Persephone is queen of the underworld and the goddess of spring in Greek mythology.

Alastor and Seraphina

Alastor is the Scottish version of Alexander and means "defender of men." Seraphina has Hebrew origins and means "fiery one."

Zephyr and Zinnia

Zephyr comes from Zephyrus, the Greek god of the west wind and the bringer of spring. Zinnia is a vibrant, eye-catching flower that symbolizes everlasting friendship.

Wayne and Annette

Wayne is an English name that means "wagon maker" or "wagon driver." Annette is a French form of Anne, which is rooted in Hebrew and means "God has favored me."

Carden and Maude

The exact origins and meaning of Carden are unknown, though some sources point to the Middle English word cardoon, which means "thistle." Maude is a medieval nickname for Matilda, a Germanic name that means "mighty in battle."

Vernon and Marjorie

Two names of English origin, Vernon means "alder," and Marjorie is linked to the perennial herb marjoram (though in actuality it's a variant of Margaret, meaning "pearl").

Corbett and Greenlee

Corbett is an English name that means "little crow" or "raven." Greenlee is an English name that means "from the green field."

Edmund and Edwina

Edmund means "protector of prosperity" in Old English, and Edwina means "prosperous friend," also in Old English.

Herb and Muna

Herb is a nickname for Herbert, an Old French name that means "famous army." Muna means "hope" or "wish" in Arabic.

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Leo and Cleo

Leo and Cleo both originate in Greek and mean "lion" and "glory," respectively.

Cade and Jade

Cade may be tied to the Old English word catu, which means "battle," though some sources also say it's an English surname from a word for something round and lumpy. Jade is a green gemstone that symbolizes harmony and balance.

Riley and Miley

Riley comes from the Irish surname Reilly and means "rye clearing." Miley is a version of Miles, a Norman French name with uncertain meaning. It might be related to miles, a Latin word meaning "soldier."

Jaden and Peyton

Jaden is a trendy name that became popular in the 1990s, when similar-sounding names like Hayden and Braden were all the rage. Peyton is a form of an English surname that means "Paega's town."

Finn and Lynn

Finn is an Irish name that means "white"or "blessed." The name Lynn has uncertain origins: It could be a short form of Linda (meaning "beautiful" or "tender") or it could be a short form of the Welsh name Llewelyn (tied to the Welsh word for "lion).

Braden and Hayden

Braden is an Irish name that means "salmon." Hayden has a few origins: It's the anglicized form of an Irish surname meaning "son of Eidin" (Eidin meaning "armor"); it's an English surname meaning "hay hill" or "hay valley"; and it could be a spelling variant of Haydn, a German surname meaning "heathen."

Danny and Annie

Danny is a nickname for Daniel, a Hebrew name that means "God is my judge." Annie is a nickname for Anne or Anna, which also comes from a Hebrew name and means "God has favored me."

Charlie and Marley

Charlie is a version of Charles, a French name that means "free man." Marley is an English name that means "pleasant wood."

Wyatt and Violet

Wyatt comes from the Old English name Wigheard, which means "strong in war" or "brave in battle." Violet was the original Valentine's Day flower.

Taylor and Saylor

Taylor is derived from the Latin word tailleur, which means "to cut," and was originally a surname for someone who tailored clothes for a living. Saylor has two potential meanings: It could be a spelling variant of sailor, meaning "one who sails," or it could be rooted in the Middle English word saillour, which meant "dancer" or "acrobat."

Tristan and Kristen

Tristan is likely a version of the Celtic name Drustan, which is thought to mean "noise" or "tumult," though it's also associated with the Latin word tristis, meaning "sad." Kristen is a variant of Christine, meaning "follower of Christ."

Wesley and Presley

Wesley is an English name that means "west meadow." Presley is an English name that means "priest's meadow."

Nathan and Caitlin

Nathan is a shortened version of the Hebrew name Nathaniel, which means "God has given." Caitlin – which has many spelling variations, including Katelyn and Caitlyn – is a form of Catherine, which is thought to derive from a Greek word meaning "clear, clean, and pure."

Julian and Lilian

Julian comes from the ancient Roman name Julius, which has uncertain meaning but has been tied to a Latin word meaning "youthful." While sometimes shortened to Lily, the name of a flower, Lilian is actually also rooted in Julius – Lilian is thought to be a variant of Jillian.

Aaron and Sharon

Aaron is a biblical name so ancient its meaning has been lost. It likely has roots in Egyptian, though some sources say it's related to a Hebrew word meaning "high mountain." Sharon is another biblical name of uncertain meaning, though it may come from a word for "plain" (as in the topographical feature).

Grady and Sadie

Grady is an Irish name that means "proud." Sadie is a form of the Hebrew name Sarah and means "princess."

Archer and Harper

Archer is an English name that means "bowman." Harper is an occupational English surname for someone who plays the harp.

Trevor and Ever

Trevor is a Welsh name that means "big village." Ever is a spin on the name Everly, an English surname meaning "boar clearing."

Kenny and Jenny

Kenny is a nickname for Kenneth, which comes from two Scottish names – one that means "handsome" and one that means "fire lord." Jenny is a nickname for Jennifer, which is rooted in the Welsh name Guinevere and means "fair and soft."

Drew and Sue

Drew is short for the Greek name Andrew, which means "man." Sue is a form of Susanna, which is rooted in Hebrew and means "lily."

Lane and Jane

Lane is an English name that means "path." Jane is a feminine version of John, which is rooted in Hebrew and means "God is gracious."

36 twin boy and girl names that start with the same letter

Arlo and Ava

Arlo is an Old English name that means "fortified hill." Ava is a version of Eve, which is rooted in Hebrew and means "life."

Benjamin and Brittany

Benjamin is a Hebrew name that means "son of the south." Brittany means "from Britain" in Latin.

Blake and Brooke

Blakeblac, meaning "white," and blaec, meaning "black." Brooke comes from an English surname used to describe someone who lived near a brook.

Caleb and Chloe

Caleb is a Hebrew name that means "dog." Chloe is a Greek name that means "blooming" or "green sprout."

Carter and Claire

Carter is an English name that means "one who uses a cart." Claire comes from the Latin word clarus, which means "clear" and "bright."

Daniel and Daisy

Daniel is a Hebrew name that means "God is my judge." Daisy comes from an Old English word meaning "day's eye," and the flower was so named because its petals open in the morning to reveal its bright yellow center, then close at the end of the day.

Dylan and Delilah

Dylan is thought to come from a Welsh word meaning "sea." Delilah is thought to mean "delicate" in Hebrew.

Fisher and Fiona

Fisher is an English name that means "fisherman." Fiona is an Irish name that means "white" or "fair."

Gabriel and Grace

Gabriel is a Hebrew name that means "man of God." Grace can mean "courteous goodwill," "simple elegance," or "refinement of movement," and comes from the Latin word gratia.

Harry and Hermione

These two Harry Potter-inspired names are great twin choices for parents who adore Hogwarts. Harry is a form of Henry, a Germanic name that means "home ruler." Hermione is a unique name tied to Hermes, the Greek messenger god and patron of travelers.

Harlow and Hannah

Harlow comes from Old English and means "army hill" or "gray hill." Hannah is a Hebrew name that means "God has favored me."

Ivan and Ingrid

Ivan is the Russian version of John, which is rooted in Hebrew and means "God is gracious." Ingrid is an Old Norse name made up of the elements Ing, a Norse fertility god, and fridr, which means "beautiful."

Lincoln and Leah

The name Lincoln comes from a place name thought to be rooted in Welsh words meaning "lake settlement." Leah is a Hebrew name that means "weary."

Matthew and Melanie

Matthew is a Hebrew name that means "gift of God." Melanie is a French name rooted in the Greek word melas, meaning "black" or "dark."

Maverick and Miriam

Maverick is an English word for an independent-minded person. Miriam is an ancient biblical name with uncertain origins. It could be rooted in an Egyptian word meaning "beloved."

Parker and Paige

Parker is an English surname that means "keeper of the park." Paige is an English name that comes from the Middle English term for "servant."

Ryan and Rachel

Ryan comes from an Irish name meaning "little king." Rachel is a Hebrew name that means "ewe."

Wilder and Wynne

Wilder is an English name that means "untamed." Wynne has two potential origins: It could come from the Old English word wine, meaning "friend," or from the Welsh word gwyn, meaning "white, fair, blessed."