Gemini Names

Flavius is an ancient Roman family name associated with a dynasty of emperors. It has an appealingly flavorful first syllable, and is the name of a stylist in the Hunger Games series.

Distinctive and charming nature name that blends elements of Jacqueline and Amanda.

Admirers of the haunting works of esteemed Irish poet and playwright William Butler Yeats might consider this, especially as a middle name.

Ochre is an exceedingly rare name, found only a few times since the nineteenth century, and not showing up in any current data. Yet it means much the same thing as popular Sienna (another clay coloured with iron oxide) and sounds similar to fashionable Oakley. A strong earthy nature name that is both unusual and evocative.

This African name, which derives from the Yoruba tribe of Nigeria, is used for both girls and boys -- but in the US, its most notable bearer is (male) artist Kehinde Wiley. Wiley, who paints brown- and black-skinned people in the style of European Old Masters, was born in Los Angeles of an African-American mother and a Yoruba father and was also a twin, thus his name. An attractive and creative choice for either gender.

Ulan is a gentle, intriguing nature name used in the Philippines, though it might also be a Kazakh name meaning "young man", a Ghanaian name referring to a first born twin, or a Russian name, from uhlan meaning "cavalry, lancer".

Among the least gimmicky, most appealing and colorful of all the names found in the atlas, Jamaica almost sings out the rhythms of the West Indies.

Strong name from the Esan language of Nigeria, with a satisfyingly specific meaning for a child's place in the family.

Unusual and attractive name, might be worth considering if you're expecting twins.

The French word for "twin," often used to refer to items found in pairs. Its plural form, jumelles, is the word for binoculars.

A pretty possibility for a Gemini girl.

Pronounced sham-me, this color and word name is soft and appealing.

If you prefer the woods to the ocean, you'll want to name your son (or daughter) Beech instead of Beach.

Though unrelated, this would probably be taken as a fanciful spelling of Patsy.

A cool and breezy nature name with a stylish sound, used by Volkswagen for one of its cars.

Feminissima.

This pretty African girls' name has not one but two admirable meanings.

Highly unusual possibility for a twin girl.

A warm and sunny shade of yellow.