Popular Twin Baby Names, For Boys and Girls.

Choosing Name Combinations
When you find out you are having twins, baby names are something you probably start to think about fairly quickly. Grab your baby name books and get started!

There are many options, but most parents of twins say that their decision ultimately depends on how the names sound together. Here are a few popular examples.

Lucille and Hudson: These are both strong, standalone names. Together they have a sort of storybook quality. Lucille means "light" and is French in origin. Hudson is an English name meaning "son of the hooded man." Can't you almost hear the superhero in each?

Elise and Elijah: A French name, Elise means "consecrated to God." Elijah is a Hebrew name with a similar meaning: "God is Lord." This is one way to connect the names, both with the same first letter and similar meanings but different sounds.

Erica and Jonathan: Sometimes the meaning of the name is the most important thing. Erica is the name of Norse background that means "forever strong." Jonathan is Hebrew for "God has given." These strong names would be great names for babies who are born after a much-wanted pregnancy or who were born early and have fought hard to survive.

Leonard and Annabelle: Leo is the Latin root for "lion," so the name Leonard has come to mean "lion-hearted." Annabelle is an American name that is a combination of the French word Belle, meaning "beauty" and the Hebrew word Hannah, of which Anna is a derivative. These names emphasize the masculine and feminine.

Dorothy and Jack: Dorothea is a Greek word meaning "gift of God." Jack is a diminutive name for John, which is English for "God is gracious." You could also use Dorothy with it's meaning matched name for boys, Nathan (Hebrew).This is a nice combination of a popular name and a less popular but familiar name for the twins.

Dylan and Delaney: Meaning "son of the wave" in Welsh, Dylan can also be spelled Dillon. Delaney is French, meaning "the Elder tree grove." This might be a Harry Potter shoutout to the elder wand, or it could simply be parents who really love nature and are looking for nature-based names.
Cameron and Matthew: You might ignore the meaning of these name and use them because you love them. Cameron is Scottish for "crooked nose." Matthew is Greek for "gift of God."

Samantha and Jake: Being a mostly American name that is wildly popular, Samantha means "listener." Jake means "grasps the heel." That said, if you're a fan of '80s movies, you might catch that these names are a tribute to "Sixteen Candles" characters
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Oliver and Molly: Looking for comfortable names? Try these on for size! Oliver is French for "olive tree," while Molly is the diminutive name of Mary, and it means "bitter."

Lily and Lyle: Are you a fan of alliteration? Lily is English for "flower" or "pure" and Lyle is English for "island." As stand-alone names, they work, but together they have a snazzy little punch.

Charlotte and Mark: This is another set of strong names for boy/girl twins. Charlotte is French for "free man" and Mark is Greek for "consecrated to the God Mars."

Most Popular Names for Girl/Boy Twins
For a number of years, the Social Security Administration compiled a list of the most popular twin names. Though they have stopped doing so, they do still track the most popular individual baby names. It's an excellent source if you want to explore great names.

Nonetheless, the most popular twin names offer great inspiration for parents. It's fun to see what others decided on and these pairings can certainly inspire your own naming decisions. The following have been very popular boy/girl twin names.

Madison, Mason
Emma, Ethan
Taylor, Tyler
Madison, Michael
Jayda, Jayden
Madison, Matthew
Samuel, Sophia
Addison, Aiden
Olivia, Owen
Zachary, Zoe
Addison, Jackson
Aiden, Ava
Emily, Ethan
Emma, Ryan
Isaac, Isabella
Natalie, Nathan
Abigail, Benjamin
Andrew, Emma
Isabella, Isaiah
Jada, Jaden
Brian, Brianna
Emma, Jack
Aiden, Emma
Eli, Ella
Jacob, Olivia
Lily, Logan
Michael, Michelle
Naomi, Noah
Abigail, Alexander
Abigail, Andrew
Brandon, Brianna
Chloe, Christian
Elizabeth, William
Emily, Matthew
Emma, Jacob
Emma, William
Jacob, Sarah
Lilly, Logan
Nicholas, Sophia
Noah, Sophia
Oliver, Olivia
Sophia, William
Abigail, Jacob
Addison, Austin
Alexander, Sophia
Ella, Jackson
Emma, Evan
Emma, James
Jayla, Jaylen
Zachary, Zoey

Most Popular Names for Girl/Girl Twins

If you are expecting two girls, there are many fantastic pairing options for your little ones. They're cute combinations, with some having similarities between the two names while others simply sound great together.

Ella, Emma
Olivia, Sophia
Gabriella, Isabella
Faith, Hope
Ava, Emma
Isabella, Sophia
Madison, Morgan
Ava, Ella
Ava, Olivia
Mackenzie, Madison
Abigail, Isabella
Abigail, Emma
Hailey, Hannah
Makayla, Mackenzie
Addison, Avery
Elizabeth, Emily
Ava, Mia
Heaven, Nevaeh
Abigail, Emily
Emma, Olivia
London, Paris
Chloe, Claire
Mia, Mya
Anna, Emma
Arianna, Brianna
Isabella, Olivia
Abigail, Lillian
Addison, Ava
Emma, Isabella
Samantha, Sophia
Ella, Olivia
Emma, Hannah
Emma, Mia
Faith, Grace
Madison, Makenzie
Madison, Olivia
Abigail, Olivia
Annabella, Isabella
Chloe, Zoe
Elizabeth, Isabella
Elizabeth, Victoria
Jada, Jade
Julia, Sophia
Kayla, Kylie
Madison, Megan
Mia, Sophia
Natalie, Olivia
Paige, Payton
Serenity, Trinity
Valentina, Valeria

Most Popular Names for Boy/Boy Twins

A pair of baby boys also offers some great naming options. You'll notice themes in many of these combinations as well and they include many of the most popular baby names overall.

Jacob, Joshua
Ethan, Evan
Jayden, Jordan
Daniel, David
Matthew, Michael
Landon, Logan
Elijah, Isaiah
Jacob, Joseph
Jayden, Jaylen
Isaac, Isaiah
Caleb, Joshua
Andrew, Matthew
James, John
Alexander, Nicholas
Jeremiah, Josiah
Joseph, Joshua
Nathan, Nicholas
Jonathan, Joshua
Logan, Lucas
Ethan, Nathan
Aiden, Ethan
Jeremiah, Joshua
Alexander, Andrew
Alexander, Benjamin
Logan, Luke
Jacob, Lucas
Jonathan, Joseph
Nathan, Noah
Andrew, Anthony
Brandon, Bryan
Daniel, Michael
Daniel, Samuel
Isaiah, Jeremiah
Jaden, Jordan
Jayden, Kayden
John, Joseph
Matthew, Ryan
Aiden, Austin
Benjamin, Samuel
Christopher, Nicholas
Taylor, Tyler
Benjamin, William
Hayden, Hunter
Santiago, Sebastian
Alexander, Anthony
Alexander, William
Brandon, Brian
Carter, Cooper
Evan, Owen
Evan, Ryan

Finding a name for your twins comes with many things to consider. The popularity of the names, the combination of the names, and your preferences are just a few. Have fun with this task and consider it a great adventure. Write down all your favorites and narrow it down from there.