200+ Compound Girl Names
- Irmrun
Origin:
GermanMeaning:
"whole, universal + secret, rune"Description:
Blending together Irma and Runa, this German compound name has a distinctive sound and interesting meaning.
- Lenja
Origin:
GermanMeaning:
"torch + grace; torch + beloved"Description:
A German compound name, created by blending Lena (from Helena), with either Anja, Tanja, Maja, or similar. Lenya is an anglicized form.
- Elínrós
Origin:
Compound name, IcelandicMeaning:
"shining light + rose"Description:
A bright and floral feeling smoosh name, combining Elín and Rós. It is a modern Icelandic creation that would be pronounced with a rolled R.
- Noali
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"my motion; my rest, repose"Description:
A modern Hebrew compound name, blending the popular Noah/Noa with the name Hebrew name Li to mean either "my motion" or "my rest and repose" depending on which form of Noah you take as the first element. Currently a rare choice, it could fit in with Romi, Novalee, and Rosalie.
- Caramia
Origin:
ItalianMeaning:
"my beloved"Description:
From the Italian phrase, cara mia meaning "my beloved", Caramia is also a compound name of two popular choices. While some may prefer Cara with Mia as a middle name to make the meaning more subtle, Caramia has been given to a handful of girls each year in the US each year since the '90s.
- Erinrose
Origin:
Compound name, Irish, EnglishMeaning:
"island to the west + rose; Ireland rose"Description:
This combination of two familiar names could give you the poetic meaning of "rose of Ireland" or "Ireland's rose". Social media influence Julie Haynes (twins_and_me_) has a daughter called ErinRose.
- Ivalene
Origin:
Compound name or elaboration of Iva, EnglishMeaning:
"bow warrior, yew tree; willow; god is gracious"Description:
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.
- Lynevra
Origin:
Combination of Lynn and GinevraDescription:
A newly created compound name, blending popular name element Lynn with the Italian name Ginevra. It was chosen by a Nameberry user in 2024.
- Zakyla
Origin:
Combination name, blending Zachary and KylaMeaning:
"to remember + narrow spit of land"Description:
A feminization of the classic Zachary or a compound name that combines a pair of 90s or noughties names into something that sounds contemporary and in line with Delilah, Azaria, and Kaia.
- Moreblessing
Origin:
Southern African, EnglishMeaning:
"more blessings; given blessings by God"Description:
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.
- Kendrix
Origin:
Variation of Kendrick, English and ScottishMeaning:
"royal ruler, champion; home ruler"Description:
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.
- Annegret
Origin:
German, combination of Anne and MargaretMeaning:
"grace+pearl"Description:
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.
- Altaluna
Origin:
Latin, combination of Alta and LunaMeaning:
"high, sublime + moon"Description:
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".
- Frostlilja
Origin:
Swedish, Old NorseMeaning:
"frost lily"Description:
This rare, botanical compound could make a bold middle name for a winter baby.
- Mayli
Origin:
Chinese, English, Spanish, "beautiful + logic, reason; meadow in May; she loves youDescription:
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.
- Louellen
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"renowned warrior + torch; shining light"Description:
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.