You might want your twins’ names to fit well together and complement each other. You may want the names to rhyme, have a theme or special connection, or be totally unique from one another. Lists can help you find the perfect names for your adorable little duo.

Considerations for Naming Twins

This is a big decision and there are a few questions you may want to ask yourself before deciding on names:

Do you want the names to emphasize that the children are a pair?Can the names be easily confused with one another? (Mia and Nia)Do they have the same initials? (Amy Elise and Amanda Elliot)Can their names stand alone when they are older?Do they have easy alternatives for nicknames?Do you want to stick to a particular theme, such as traditional or modern?Would you rather have two unique names that aren’t considered a “pair?“After choosing names, will you assign them based on birth order or wait until they’re born to see which one “fits” each child?

For boy-girl twins, sticking with traditionally feminine and masculine names can help you avoid confusion down the line. While unisex names are becoming increasingly popular, naming your boy-girl pair Jesse and Jordan is likely to cause some mix-ups by others, especially during their school years. Another consideration comes down to the twins themselves—will their names cause arguments or jealousy? For example, is one of their names harder to pronounce than the other? Is one significantly longer or more difficult to spell? Ultimately, when choosing names for your twins, think about how well they’ll flow together. While they don’t need to rhyme or start with the same letter, it’s helpful to refrain from choosing two names that are polar opposites (i.e., one very traditional name and one that’s more uncommon). Regardless of what you decide on, remember to have fun with it!

Zygosity and Sex

Zygosity is a fancy way of noting whether your twins (or other multiples) are identical (monozygotic) or fraternal (dizygotic). You may decide to let this influence your naming selections. Do you want to give identical twins names that are more similar than fraternal twins? .

Matching Names

Matching names can be fun, but they bring a risk of confusion. Madison and Madeline sound alike and both might have Maddy as a nickname. Names that start with the same letter might bring mix-ups in data systems, especially considering that the twins will likely have the same birthdate. Giving each child a distinct middle name beginning with a different letter might help alleviate this problem, and the child might decide to use that as their name later in life.

Rhyming Names

Rhyming names were popular for twins in the past, but less so in recent years when there has been more of an emphasis on allowing twins to have distinct identities. But you may like a pleasing rhyming combination knowing you will be using it constantly. Names that rhyme but can be used in a short or long version can allow twins and multiples to vary what they are called as they get older. Be sure to test the names out loud.

Twin Girl Names

If you are expecting two girls, there are many fantastic pairing options for your little ones. They’re cute combinations, with some having similarities between the two names while others simply sound great together—many inspired from the top list of baby girl names.

Abigail, Emily  Abigail, Emma Abigail, Isabella Abigail, Lillian Abigail, Olivia  Anna, Emma  Ava, Ella  Ava, Emma Ava, Mia  Ava, Olivia Elizabeth, Isabella  Elizabeth, Victoria Ella, Olivia Emma, Hannah  Emma, Isabella  Emma, Olivia Faith, Grace  Faith, Hope Heaven, Nevaeh Isabella, Olivia  Isabella, Sophia Julia, Sophia  London, Paris  Madison, Olivia  Olivia, Sophia Emma, Mia Mia, Mya Natalie, Olivia

Rhyming Names

Abby (Abigail), Gabby (Gabrielle) Addison, Madison Amanda, Miranda Annabella, Isabella  Arianna, Brianna Bernice, Denise Chloe, Zoe Gabriella, Isabella Jessa, Tessa Kylie, Miley Lily, Millie Mia, Lea Mia, Sophia  Nora, Cora Sadie, Katie Sara, Cara Serenity, Trinity 

Names That Start With the Same Letter

Addison, Ava Addison, AveryAmelie, AdrienneBeatrice, BrooklynBethany, BridgetCallie, CeciliaCharlotte, ClaireChloe, ClaireDanielle, DevynDestiny, DahliaEliza, EmersonElizabeth, Emily Eleanor, EvieElla, EmmaFiona, FallynFlora, FelicityGretchen, GwynneGrace, GuiliaHailey, HannahIndira, IvyIris, ImaniJada, JadeJade, JosieJocelyn, JessKaylee, KendraKayla, KylieKellyn, KiraLauren, LeslieLily, LanaMackenzie, MadisonMadison, Megan Madison, MorganMakayla, MackenzieMelissa, MeredithMaya, MelodyNatalie, NicoleNadia, NovaOctavia, OakleyOlive, OpheliaPaige, Payton Paula, PeytonPiper, PresleyQuinn, QuellaRaquel, ReaganRose, RubySamantha, SophiaSavannah, ScarlettSienna, SummerThea, TessaTatiana, TrinityUma, UrsulaValentina, ValeriaValentina, VioletVera, VivianWendy, WillaWillow, WinonaXabrina, XandraYana, Yvonne

Twin Boy Names

A pair of baby boys also offers some great naming options. You’ll notice themes in many of these combinations as well and they include many of the most popular baby boy names overall.

Aiden, Ethan Alexander, Benjamin  Alexander, Nicholas  Alexander, William  Benjamin, Samuel  Benjamin, William  Caleb, Joshua Christopher, Nicholas Daniel, Michael  Daniel, Samuel  Elijah, Isaiah  Ethan, Nathan Evan, Owen  Evan, Ryan  Isaiah, Jeremiah  Jacob, Lucas Matthew, Ryan Taylor, Tyler 

Rhyming Names

Aiden, CadenBarrett, JarrettBlake, JakeBrandon, LandonBrett, RhettDaniel, NathanielIan, RyanJayden, KaydenJayden, Jaylen Jayden, JordanJeremiah, JosiahJohn, ShaunMiles, Niall

Names That Start With the Same Letter

Aiden, Austin Alex, Alistair Alexander, Andrew  Alexander, Anthony  Andrew, Anthony Andrew, Ashton  Andrew, Matthew Bailey, Bennett Brandon, Brian  Brandon, Bryan Braxton, Benjamin Cale, Curtis Calvin, Carl Carter, Cooper Daniel, David Davis, Douglas Dominic, Dylan Eli, Emmett Elliott, Eric Ethan, Evan Finn, Fisher Franklin, Frederick Garrett, Gregory Gavin, Grant Hank, Harvey Henry, Hudson Hayden, Hunter  Isaac, Isaiah Isaac, Ian Isaiah, Ivan Jace, Joel Jacob, Joseph  Jacob, Joshua  James, John James, Joshua  Jeremiah, Joshua  John, Joseph  Jonathan, Joseph  Jonathan, Joshua  Joseph, Joshua Kai, Kaleb Kenton, Kyle Landon, Logan Langdon, Luis Liam, Lucas Logan, Lucas  Logan, Luke Marcus, Mason Matthew, Michael Max, Michael Nathan, Nicholas  Nathan, Noah Neil, Nicholas Paul, Phoenix Peter, Philip Quad, Quentin Ramsey, Rory River, Ryder Sampson, Stewart Samuel, Steven Santiago, Sebastian Thomas, Turner Tucker, Tyson Umberto, Uri Vance, Victor Vaughn, Vincent Walter, Willard Warren, Wyatt Xander, Xavier Yancey, York Zach, Zebediah Zayne, Zeke

Twin Boy & Girl Names

You can put together popular names for each sex, or go with a theme of rhyming, alliteration, or simply starting with the same letter.

Abigail, Benjamin  Abigail, Jacob  Addison, Jackson Aiden, Emma  Alexander, Sophia  Andrew, Emma Annabelle, Leonard Cameron, Matthew Charlotte, Mark Dorothy, Jack Dylan, Gillian Elizabeth, William  Ella, Jackson Emily, Matthew Emma, Jack  Emma, Jacob  Emma, James  Emma, Ryan  Emma, William Erica, Jonathan Jacob, Olivia  Jacob, Sarah Lucille, Hudson Molly, Oliver Nicholas, Sophia  Noah, Sophia Samantha, Jake Sophia, William Dylan, Gillian

Rhyming Names

Tate, KateTristan, KristenBensen, JensenWylie, RileyHudson, JudsonSamuel (Sam), Pamela (Pam)Finn, QuinnWilson, AllisonBrendon, Glyndon

Names That Start With the Same Letter

Abigail, Alexander  Abigail, Andrew  Addison, Aiden  Addison, Austin  Aiden, Ava  Brandon, Brianna  Brian, Brianna  Chloe, Christian Delaney, Dylan Eli, Ella Elise, Elijah Emily, Ethan  Emma, Ethan  Emma, Evan  Isaac, Isabella  Isabella, Isaiah  Jada, Jaden  Jayda, Jayden  Jayla, Jaylen  Lily (Lilly), Logan  Lily, Lyle Madison, Mason  Madison, Matthew  Madison, Michael  Michael, Michelle  Naomi, Noah  Natalie, Nathan  Oliver, Olivia  Olivia, Owen  Samuel, Sophia  Taylor, Tyler  Zachary, Zoe (Zoey)

A Word From Verywell

Finding a name for your twins comes with many things to consider. The popularity of the names, the combination of the names, and your preferences are just a few. Have fun with this task and consider it a great adventure. Write down all your favorites and narrow it down from there until you find the perfect match.