250+ compound names for babies

Compound names are formed by combining two separate names together in order to create a brand new one. Also known as combined names or smoosh names, these portmanteau monikers aim to bring out the best of both names.

There are of course the classics - combination names that are so well-used that they might not even be thought of as smoosh names anymore. Well-established girls names such as Marianne, Annabelle, Rosemarie, Marilyn, and Mariella might fall under this category. There are some compound names that are simply two names stuck together with no extra cutting or merging. There are many Italian names for boys that fall under this category, such as Giancarlo and Leoluca, along with several classic feeling names for girls, like Annabeth or Ruthanne. Other combination names require a little more blending and chopping to become a new name, such as the African American Jamarion, a blend of James and Marion, or the French Lilou, created from Lilie and Louise. Smoosh names are more prevalent among girls, though many of them are made of similar parts. On-trend sounds like Belle, Lynn, Beth, Marie, Elle, Ella and Ann are added to the beginning or end of many names, in order to create something contemporary but familiar. Some combination names come from literature, such as Belphoebe and Samwise, while others come together to make bold word names, like Seabrook and Rosegold. From clunky and vintage Ethelmary to contemporary Skylette, we've collected together some of the best and some of the newest compound names for babies, ordered below by their popularity on Nameberry.