Unique twin names that feel well-matched but not too matchy can feel impossible to find. Naming twins is undoubtedly one of the biggest challenges (and greatest pleasures) facing a baby namer – although our ultimate guide to twin names is a great place to start!

　　Many parents naming twins take inspiration from the most popular names list. Some of the most common combinations for twins today consist of modern classics like Olivia and Sophia for girls, Biblical favorites like Elijah and Isaiah for boys, and same-initial pairings like Ava and Aiden for girl-boy twins. And popular twin names do offer many advantages.

　　But what if you want unique twin names that are connected and compatible yet not too obvious or cutesy? Meaning: Jupiter and Juno, no. Jupiter and Juniper, still no. But Jupiter and Calypso? Now you’re talking!

　　Here are some original ideas for unique twin names to inspire you. All of these pairings share some connection – whether in meaning, origin, spelling or associations – but all work just as well individually as they do together.

　　And, crucially, none of these unique names ranks within the current US Top 1000.

　　

Unusual Twin Girl Names

Unique and unusual twin girl names can be found in a range of styles from a variety of sources. Connecting these names with a subtle theme can be a good way to focus the pair without being too obvious.

　　Arrietty & Lavender – names from children’s books

　　Bluma & Saffron – quirky botanical names

　　Marta & Tamar – anagram names

　　Allegra & Beatrix – both mean “joy”

　　Rhiannon & Tallulah – names from songs

　　Rosamund & Isolde – names from legendary romances

　　Seren & Vesper – sleek names meaning “star”

　　Tabitha & Hermione — fictional witch names

　　Una & Nessa – mean “one” and “two”

　　Zadie & Zita – retro Z names

　　

Uncommon Twin Boy Names

Unique names for twin boys can be connected by meaning, letter, origin, or theme. Think about a larger backstory that resonates for you and use that to inspire uncommon boy names for your twin sons.

　　Ames & Winn – both mean “friend”

　　Aziz & Zaki – Arabic names with virtue meanings

　　Calder & Conran – artistic C surnames

　　Ciro & Sol – both mean “sun”

　　Constantine & Aurelian — Roman emperor names

　　Django & Fitz – cool jazz names

　　Eben & Boaz – 4-letter Biblical names

　　Kuiper & Altair – celestial names

　　Orson & Roscoe – vintage names with animal meanings

　　Ravello & Caruso — Italian opera names

　　

Unique Girl-Boy Twin Names

Gender does not need to make unique twin names less compatible. Here are some unique names for boy-girl twins that are perfectly in tune. Find a connecting point that speaks to you and use that as a starting point in your search for names for your babies.

　　Amity & Valor – 5-letter virtue names

　　Art & Etta – jazzy nicknames

　　Cordelia & Valentine – Shakespearean names

　　Florin & Avalon – fictional place names

　　Jupiter & Calypso – quirky mythological names

　　Luan & Zira – both mean “moon”

　　Mercury & Peridot – rare mineral names

　　Oberon & Ottilie – unexpected O names

　　Priya & Sajan – Hindi names meaning “love”

　　Tamsin & Tavish – both mean “twin”

　　

Cool Unisex Names for Twins

Whatever gender your twins, you can find lots of uncommon gender-neutral name pairs that work. As with the other twin names, look for a unique background story to link the names and inspire your search.

　　Auburn & Ochre – color names

　　Bergen & Juneau – city names

　　Bly & Poe – 3-letter literary surnames

　　Cedar & Hollis – tailored tree names

　　Colm & Lark – bird names

　　Innes & Adair – Scottish surnames

　　Pax & Merritt – virtuous meanings

　　Radley & Rivers – literary R surnames

　　Shai & Lior – 4-letter Hebrew names

　　Tully & Ennis – Irish surname and place names

　　

About the Author

　　

Emma Waterhouse

　　Emma Waterhouse joined the team in 2017, writing about everything from the top baby name trends 2023 to how not to choose the next big baby name. As Nameberry's head moderator, she also helps to keep our active forums community ticking.

　　Emma's articles on names and naming trends have been featured in publications including the Huffington Post, People, Today's Parent, Fatherly, and Good Housekeeping.

　　A linguist by background, Emma speaks several languages and lives in England's smallest county with her husband and four young children. You can reach her at emma@nameberry.com.

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