250+ compound names for babies
- Arisbeth
Origin:
Combination of Ariel and Elizabeth, HebrewMeaning:
"lion of God and pledged to God"Description:
Arisbeth is a name that feels poetic and fantastical like Arwen or Amoret, but equally familiar and sunny, like Marisol. It is in fact a name used primarily in Mexico and by Hispanic parents in the US, who've made it one of the hottest unique names.
- Aodhfin
Origin:
Gaelic, IrishMeaning:
"fire + white, blessed"Description:
An unusual compound name related to Aiden, which can also spelled Aodhfionn.
- Marybelle
Origin:
English, combination of Mary and BelleMeaning:
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved + beautiful"Description:
Variant of Maribel or Maribelle
- Graceland
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"land of grace"Description:
More distinctive than Grace and more creative than Presley, Graceland is a contemporary name that could catch on with parents searching for a unique honorific.
- Giambattista
Origin:
Italian, combination of Gianni and BattistaMeaning:
"god is gracious + baptist"Description:
Giambattista is an Italian combination name, used to honor John the Baptist.
- Arizbeth
Origin:
Combination of Ariel and Elizabeth, HebrewMeaning:
"lion of God and pledged to God; most holy + pledged to God"Description:
Arizbeth is a compound name particularly popular in Mexico and among Hispanic parents in the US. Created by blending Ariel or Ariana with classic Elizabeth, it is one of the hottest unique names currently around.
- Arizbeth
Origin:
Combination of Ariel and Elizabeth, HebrewMeaning:
"lion of God and pledged to God; most holy + pledged to God"Description:
Arizbeth is a compound name particularly popular in Mexico and among Hispanic parents in the US. Created by blending Ariel or Ariana with classic Elizabeth, it is one of the hottest unique names currently around.
- Lilyrose
Origin:
Compound name, made up of Lily and RoseDescription:
A very floral option that somehow doesn't sound too flowery, perhaps because Lily and Rose are so well-known and well-used as given names. As a hyphenated name, Lily-Rose is in the UK Top 400, while Lilyrose itself is given to 7 babies each year. Lilly-Rose is also in the Top 700 while Lillie-Rose sits just outside the Top 1000, so while Lilyrose is rare, the sounds are familiar and often used together.
- Kaylene
- Kirkpatrick
Origin:
Irish surname or combination nameMeaning:
"church of St Patrick"Description:
Kirkpatrick is an Irish name, originally used as an honor for a church called St. Patrick's church. It could also be see as a combination of the name Kirk, meaning "church", and Patrick, meaning "noble, patrician".
- Clarabeth
Origin:
English, combination of Clara and BethMeaning:
"clear + oath"Description:
An unusual combination name which feels fresher than most, thanks to the up-and-coming vintage star Clara.
- Maricruz
Origin:
Spanish compound name, combining Maria and CruzMeaning:
"Mary of the cross"Description:
Maricruz combines Maria and Cruz into a devotional name for the Virgin Mary. The name peaked in the 90s and early 2000s, popularized by Mexican actress Maricruz Olivier and the Mexican telenova Quinceañera (Sweet 15) which featured a character called Maricruz.
- Pennyroyal
Origin:
Nature nameDescription:
A unique compound name taken from a variety of mint known for its medicinal properties.
- Samanda
Origin:
American invented nameDescription:
This smoosh between Samantha and Amanda might be in for some 'salamander' teasing.
- Jamar
Origin:
Invented variation of JamalMeaning:
"beauty"Description:
An attractive twist on an Arabic classic, with further twists being Zamari, Jamari, and Jamarion. It was a popular choice from the 70s onwards in the US but has fallen out of favor in recent years, replaced by Jamir.
- Laylarose
Origin:
Compound name, blending Layla and RoseMeaning:
"night + rose"Description:
A sweet sounding name with a meaning that adds a shadow of mystique.
- Maylily
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"flower name"Description:
A beautiful smoosh of two stylish vintage girl names, May and Lily, but also the name of a pretty lily of the valley flower with small white blooms.
- Altadonna
Origin:
Judeo-ItalianMeaning:
"woman of high rank; aristocratic lady"Description:
This Judeo-Italian name combines Alta, meaning "high", with Donna, meaning "woman" — translating to a woman of high status or rank. A grand but beautiful name choice.
- Seabrook
Origin:
English surnameMeaning:
"trickling stream"Description:
Seabrook is a habitational surname denoting a person from the town of Seabrook, Buckinghamshire in England. The name of the town was derived from the Old English river name Sorge, meaning "trickling," along with the root broc, "stream."
- Evolette
Origin:
American invented name, Variation of EvoletDescription:
A stylish smoosh of Evelyn and Juliette, also a variation of the invented name Evolet.