250+ compound names for babies

A compound name built on the popular classic Emma, this name belonged to one of the three cows who accompanied Richard E. Byrd to Antarctica, named for the farm in New York it came from. The farm, in turn, was named for its owner J. C. Penney's mother.

Fanciful feminissima name created by L. Frank Baum for a character in The Patchwork Girl of Oz.

Anne Hathaway and Adam Shulman invented this name for their son Jonathan's middle. It's a combination of Anne's paternal grandfather's name, Roseline, and Adam's mother's maiden name Banks.

An understandably popular compound name in Indonesia, Nurhayati combines the Arabic Nur meaning "light" with the Indonesian and Malay Hayati meaning "my life". Together, they make for a beautiful name with the poetic meaning of "light of my life" or more simply, "light my life". Nurhayat and Nurhəyat are the Turkish and Azerbaijani forms of the name, while Norhayati and Noorhayati might be alternative spellings.

A quirky twist on Rosemary or a combo of the popular elements Rose and May, this would make a lovely traditional yet surprising middle name. It also works the other way around: Mayrose.

A Turkish compound of the Arabic names Hira and Nur, more common than either of the names individually.

Is it a smoosh of Emma and Lee or a spelling variation of Emily? With Em- names so popular, it's no surprise to see Emmalee in use, but there are other Em- and -lee names that might feel less expected. This spelling has ranked in the US Top 1000 since 1999.

A Hebrew combination name, created from Or and Lev

Damarion is a modern masculine name that has gained modest popularity in recent decades, particularly in the United States. It appears to be a creative variation of names like Damian, Damario, or Damar, possibly influenced by the popular suffix '-arion' found in names like Demarion and Jamarion. The name has a rhythmic, contemporary sound that appeals to parents seeking something distinctive yet accessible. While it doesn't have ancient historical roots, Damarion has established itself as part of the trend toward melodic, multi-syllabic boys' names. It carries a strong, confident quality while remaining approachable, often associated with attributes like strength and individuality.

Variant of Maribella

A mix-and-match unisex name inspired by Taylor.

Gwyniveth feels as if it could have stepped out of Arthurian, however, it is in fact a compound name, combining the Welsh element gwyn with Iveth, a French variation of Yvette.

This smoosh between Samantha and Amanda might be in for some 'salamander' teasing.

Noadiah has biblical namesakes both male and female. The male Noadiah is mentioned in the Book of Ezra, and the female Noadiah is a prophetess in the Book of Nehemiah. Noadiah combines popular Noah with the Old Testament ending seen in modern choice biblical names like Jeremiah and Zachariah.

A compound name that mirrors the cadence of Caroline but with a twist at the end. The name was briefly popular during the 30s and 40s.

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

A blend of the 90s favorite Ashley with the contemporary cowboy name, Nash, Nashley fits right in with on trend choices, such as Oakley, Kinsley, and Paisley. Italian rapper Nashley Rodighiero and creator and influencer Nashly Martinez are notable bearers of the name. Nashley more than doubled in popularity between 2022 and 2023, but spelling variation Nashly remained three times as popular.

A combination of the Hebrew Dov, and Yiddish Ber — both of which mean "bear".

A traditional smoosh name with a peaceful, religious feel.

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.