250+ compound names for babies

A modern Hebrew name, created by blending the name Or meaning "light" with yom meaning "day", giving it a bright and hopeful meaning.

Sweet but sleek, Ivalene can be considered an elaboration of the international Iva, or a compound name, blending Iva with Arlene, Darlene, Abilene, or similar. Quietly used in the first half of the 20th century, it was also chosen in 2024 but a a Nameberry user.

A newly created compound name, blending popular name element Lynn with the Italian name Ginevra. It was chosen by a Nameberry user in 2024.

Used as a surname and as a first name, Lovemore is predominantly given to boys in Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi and Botswana. It is a virtue name with spiritual undertones, and may be used alongside names such as Loveness, Moreblessing, and Gracious — names that may feel bold elsewhere but are familiar in southern Africa. Notable bearers include footballer Lovemore Mokgweetsi, boxer and solicitor Lovemore N'dou, writer Charles Lovemore Mungoshi, and politician and activist Lovemore Madhuku.

While Blessing is familiar in the US and the UK, this compound, spiritual word name is predominantly used in Zimbabwe and Malawi. Moby is sometimes used as a short form.

Also spelled Silvander, this poetic and woodsy name was used in various works of literature throughout the 17th and 18th centuries. Deriving from the Roman and Biblical name Silvanus, Sylvander could also be considered a compound name, blending together Sylvester or Sylvan with Anders or Alexander.

A name combining Ruth and Anna. Although the stand-alone forms are much more well-loved, Ruthanna sounds like a natural combination of the two. Parents looking to honour a Ruth and Anne or Anna may consider this smoosh name.

While Kendrix is predominantly used on boys — likely owing to its musical namesakes, Kendrick Lamar and Jimi Hendrix — the most noteworthy Kendrix (as yet) is in fact Kendrix Morgan, also known as the Pink Galaxy Ranger from the Power Rangers franchise.

Celestial, poetic, and powerful, Altaluna is a Medieval Italian name, combining the elements of Alta, meaning "high" – or "sublime" in a more poetic sense – and the on-trend Luna, meaning "moon".

This German compound name combines two classics into a name that feels both ancient and new, poetic and fantastic, but with clunky-old-lady-name vibes about it too.

Light and pretty, Mayli is a name with multiple origins that travels well and still feels fresh. In 2023, 60 girls were given the name, nearly double the number of Maylis from the year before.

This rare, botanical compound could make a bold middle name for a winter baby.

Inspired by Glendora, this name was invented by prolific Victorian novelist, Anthony Trollope for his Palliser novels. It blends the English glen with the Latin cor to make the whimsical meaning "heart of the glen", though it could also be considered a compound name, combining masculine Glenn with Cora, to mean "maiden of the valley".

A charmingly vintage combination of Lou and Ellen with a lot of flair, Louellen is a sweet name that shares sounds with Louella and Elowen.

Sensitive and elegant, but with a hint of vintage clunkiness, Maudeline can be considered a form of Magdalene, or a compound name, blending Maude with Madeline (also a variant of Magdalene).

A smoosh name used by Gregory Maguire in his book Wicked and the subsequent musical. It blends Rose with Nessa, which can be a short form of Vanessa (or other -nessa names), an anglicized variation of Irish Neasa, or a Hebrew name meaning "miracle".

A poetic sounding compound name, that could mean "renowned warrior of the stars".

A contemporary sounding choice, in the style of Mackenzie and Mckinley, Mckaylee can be viewed as a variation of Mckayla, itself a feminine form of Michael, or as a compound name, blending aforementioned Mckayla with Kaylee or Lee.

SantiGold was a newly minted name in 2024, chosen by author and journalist Elaine Welteroth for her second son. She explained that she and her husband chose it for its multicultural roots, in that Santi means "peace" in Thai and "saint" in Spanish and Italian. The addition of 'Gold' makes it compound name, symbolic of success, prosperity, and prestige.