How do I choose names for our twins?

Choosing twin names that go well together can be a fun and meaningful process. Here are some examples of twin names that go well together, divided into different categories:

1. Names that sound alike
Girls:

  • Alma and Alva
  • Emma and Ella
  • Freja and Frida

Boys:

  • Mikkel and Malte
  • William and Villads
  • Emil and Elias

Boy/Girl:

  • Noah and Naja
  • Oscar and Olivia
  • Lukas and Luna

2. Names with the same initial letter
Girls:

  • Clara and Cecilie
  • Sofia and Signe
  • Marie and Mathilde

Boys:

  • Jacob and Jonas
  • Sebastian and Samuel
  • Anton and Andreas

Boy/Girl:

  • Magnus and Maja
  • Frederik and Freja
  • Emil and Emma

3. Names with the same meaning or theme
Girls:

  • Liv and Saga (both have meanings related to life and storytelling)
  • Sol and Luna (sun and moon)
  • Iris and Flora (both related to nature)

Boys:

  • Leo and Leon (both mean “lion”)
  • Felix and Victor (both have meanings related to happiness and victory)
  • Bear and Wolf (both animal names)

Boy/Girl:

  • Stella and Orion (stars)
  • Kai and Linnea (nature-inspired)
  • Ash and Embla (Norse mythology)

4. International names
Girls:

  • Isabella and Sophia
  • Chloe and Zoe
  • Mia and Lia

Boys:

  • Lucas and Leo
  • Liam and Noah
  • Oliver and Oscar

Boy/Girl:

  • Adrian and Amelia
  • Max and Mia
  • Henry and Hannah

5. Classic names
Girls:

  • Anna and Marie
  • Karen and Louise
  • Kirstine and Katrine

Boys:

  • Peter and Jens
  • Christian and Frederik
  • Thomas and Martin

Boy/Girl:

  • Søren and Signe
  • Anders and Anne
  • Erik and Ingrid

6. Modern and unique names
Girls:

  • Nova and Luna
  • Asta and Alba
  • Nola and Noelle

Boys:

  • Storm and Sky
  • Vito and Vega
  • Milo and Neo

Boy/Girl:

  • Atlas and Aurora
  • River and Raven
  • Felix and Fiona

When choosing twin names, it’s important to think about how the names sound together, but also how they fit each child as individuals. You don’t necessarily have to choose names that match, have the same first letter, etc. The most important thing is that the names you choose are ones that you really like and that suit your babies.

Happy name hunting!

Feel free to share in the comments section what your twins are called or will be called so that other future parents of twins can find inspiration.