200+ Compound Girl Names
- Ellamae
Origin:
Combination of Ella and MaeDescription:
Ellamae was given to a record 80 baby girls in 2021, although the data doesn't record punctuation, so we don't know how many of those will actually go by Ella Mae or Ella-Mae. It's a modern smoosh name with a sweet, old-timey feel.
- Rosemay
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"rose of May"Description:
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.
- Shailene
Origin:
Modern invention, combination of Shai and LeneMeaning:
"gift; stately + light; beatuiful"Description:
Borne by American actress Shailene Woodley, Shailene is a combination of Shai and the suffix -lene .
- Mariajulia
Origin:
Combination of Maria and JuliaMeaning:
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved + youthful or sky father"Description:
A once popular choice in Spain, Mariajulia — or more often Maria Julia as a double first name — has since fallen out of favor. A notable bearer is model, dancer, and teacher, María Julia Mantilla García who won Miss World 2004. She uses the nickname "Maju" which has some of the sweetness, style, and unexpectedness of the French Lilou — and this might sell the name to some.
- Daylily
Origin:
English flower nameMeaning:
"daylily"Description:
Pretty and unconventional floral option so called because their beautiful blooms generally last only a day.
- Clarabel
Origin:
Compound name, blending Clara and BelleMeaning:
"bright and beautiful"Description:
This spelling keeps the appealing meaning of Clara and Belle smooshed together, but without the Disney Cow association some people may have with Clarabelle. Nevertheless, this is the lesser used of the two, given to around 10 babies per year, compared to 30.
- Mylene
Origin:
A combination name blending Maria and HeleneMeaning:
"sea + light; beloved light"Description:
A compound name or a variant of Myla, associated best perhaps with musician Myleene Klass.
- Adalee
Origin:
Combination of Ada and LeeDescription:
Adalee's rise is thanks to the current fashion for all names ada-related. It does have a sweet melodic charm.
- Idamae
- Carolann
Origin:
Compound name that blends Carol and AnnMeaning:
"free man of grace; song of grace"Description:
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Miabelle
Origin:
English compound nameMeaning:
"my beauty"Description:
An attractive combination of two popular names — Mia and Belle — that echoes names like Annabel and Mirabel. It debuted on the American charts in 2010.
- 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
- 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.