Popular twin names may offer you just the inspiration you need!
Jacob and Joshua - or Gabriella and Isabella?
Or how about a girl/boy combo - such as Emma and Ethan, or Madison and Mason?
Spot trends, and get ideas about what might suit... or what you may wish to avoid! There's plenty to choose from - with over 100 twin baby name suggestions, and a few tips besides!
Twin names - popular trends
Same initial letter for both names Goodness me - just look at the top ten names for twins.
Jacob and Joshua...
Daniel and David
Jayden and Jordan
Madison and Morgan...
Ella and Emma...
- that matching first initial is hot! So think carefully - do you like this kind of combo? Don't forget, your twins will end up with the same initials for first and surname (presumably.)
Similar sounding names What do you think about Emma and Ella? Too similar? We also have Christian and Christopher, Taylor and Tyler, and Ethan and Evan. These names also have the same initial letter.
A little too similar? Many parents didn't think so!
Similar themes The strongest theme tying these top names together is the Biblical element, with
Jacob and Joshua
Daniel and David
Isaac and Isaiah
Faith and Hope
for example.
You could also try considering twin names with a different thematic connection.
Similar sound at the end of the name Gabriella, Isabella, Ava and Ella, Hannah and Sarah, Alexander and Christopher - this is another way you can match your twin names.
Top twin names in the United States 2008
There were 69 pairs of twins born who were named Jacob and Joshua in 2008. Many of the name pairs actually have equal rank, as you go down the list, but are listed alphabetically. The main idea here, though, is to get an idea about the kinds of names people choose that go together for their twins:
