250+ compound names for babies

While this could be a variation of Avela, the Breton feminine for of Abel, it might also be a combination name, blending the highly popular Ava with the on-trend Ayla, to make a name with several possible meanings and pronunciations. It first appeared in the US stats in 2012, and in 2023, it was given to 13 girls.

Unusual smoosh of Tim and Marie, Timmarie is one of those unique baby names that should probably stay that way.

A smoosh name, combining Tamara and Alicia - or perhaps Tabitha, Talia, or Tamika with Felicia or Latisha. The name was first used in the 60s and peaked in the early 80s, though it is still given to at least 5 girls a year.

A unique and vintage-feeling combo name, borne by silent child film star Ethelmary Oakland.

A Hebrew combination name, created from Or and Lev

This modern invention is possibly a compound name, created by blending either Arabic Naila and Leen, for the meanings "attainer of softness" or "delicate attainer", or, a mix of Nadine and Kathleen or Nadine and Helene, to make "hope and light" or "hope and purity". It could also be a spin on Aileen.

A Latin American variation of the compound name, Anneliese.

This fairytale-esque compound name is a contraction of Rose and Lore or Eleonore. A famous bearer is the retired gymnast Roselore Sonntag.

A smoosh name of Dulce "sweet" and Maria, a reference to the Virgin Mary. Occasionally used in Latin America.

Ramakrishna is a Hindi combination name, blending the names of two deities, to mean "pleasing, beautiful, and dark". The name was notably borne by the religious teacher Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa.

A compound name, blending modern feeling Aubrey with the classic Anne.

A Jo-plus name that sprang up in the 1940s.

Grandpa-chic Ozzie is on the rise for both boys and girls, opening up the gates for this invented elaborated form.

A shaper, more succinct variation on Roseanne, Rosanne or Roseanna, Roseann was popular in the 1940s.

Mistelle is a modern invention combining Misty with the evergreen feminine suffix 'elle'. This name is occasionally seen in Australia.

This pretty compound name uses the Spanish variations of Anna and Louisa to create a light but powerful name. Artist Analuisa Corrigan, who is in a relationship with actor Logan Lerman might have drawn attention to the name, which climbed more than 7000 places in the US stats between 2022 and 2023. Ana Luisa is also a jewellery brand, which again might have brought the name into the spotlight.

A vowel heavy compound name with sounds that are familiar but seem unexpected and interesting when placed next to each other. Louann did feature at the latter end of the US Top 1000 between the 30s and 60s, but in recent years, it has only been given to a small handful of girls. Still, with the look of Elowen about it and the sounds of Luna, perhaps there is still a future for Louann? A notable bearer is Dr Louann Brizendine, an American neuroscientist and writer.

Laramie is a Western place-name with French origins that is growing in use for both genders-- it's currently two to one in favor of the female side-- the Laramy spelling is rarely used. There were fewer than five babies of either sex named Laramy in 2020. It might also be considered a smoosh name, a blend of Larry and Amy.

A truly international name with a multitude of origins.

Peterina feels like an awkward invented feminization, ala Davette. To honor an ancestral Peter, consider Petra.