Gemini Baby Names Shine Bright

Updated Tue May 20 2025

Gemini names are eclectic and varied, just like Geminis are themselves! Known as the sign of the twins, Geminis are often said to possess a dual nature and are the most adaptable and the most changeable of the signs.

Babies born between May 21 and June 20 are considered Geminis, making both spring names like Flora and summer names like Elio appropriate for a Gemini child. It is also the third sign of the zodiac and the first of the air signs, making names associated with air a great place to start.

Geminis are the intellectuals of the zodiac; they’re witty, sharp, and often have a way with words. It should come as no surprise then that many writers are Geminis, including Jamaica Kincaid, Dashiell Hammond, Arthur Conan Doyle, and W.B. Yeats.

There are also plenty of inventors, songwriters, educators, and scientists born under Gemini, reflecting the "jack-of-all-trades" reputation of the sign. Frank Lloyd Wright, Alois Alzheimer, Susan Blow, Sally Ride, and Blaise Pascal are just a few — though classic and versatile Jack might be more your style.

The symbols of Gemini are another great source of inspiration for names connected to the sign. Names that mean yellow like Xanthe relate to Gemini’s signature sunny hue and would be perfect for a Gemini child.

As the sign of the twins, the name of a famous twin would also hold extra significance on a Gemini. Some of our fictional favorites include Sebastian and Viola, Hallie and Annie, and Leia and Luke.

If you're a Gemini yourself — known for bringing flexibility, charisma, and intellect to the baby naming process — check out your own name style and naming preferences in your Gemini Namer profile. This guide will allow you to reflect on your own strengths and struggles in the business of naming a baby, as well as provide a plethora of tips and tricks on how to balance your strong spirit with a partner of any other zodiac sign.

Looking for the perfect name for your little Gemini? We have plenty more ideas for you below:

Top Gemini Names

The top Gemini baby names reflect the adaptable, diverse, and sociable natures of those born under the sign. As such, they range from totally timeless classics to fresh, on-trend choices.

For boys, the traditional Thomas, meaning "twin" is an apt favorite, as are Alfred and Alfie, both associated with intelligence. For girls, gentle June, the primary month of Gemini, is a popular option, as are the classic Margot and Lily, both linked to the birth flower and birth stone of the of Gemini.

In contrast, other popular choices include the contemporary Koda and Tate which capture the friendly, upbeat side to Geminis, while Wilder and Kayce reflect their changeability, curiosity, and quickness.

For girls, airy names that celebrate the bright and variable character of a Gemini work well, and Aria ticks all the boxes. It's become one of the most stylish names of the last decade and means "air" in Italian. Rising star Cielo "sky" shares similar qualities to Aria, while recently popular Jovie and Indy are fitting for a cheerful and innovative Gemini.

To truly reflect the flexibility and dual nature of the twin sign you could go for one of our favorite types of names: classics with a twist. You could choose an updated or trending form of an tradition option, such as Jax, Ozzy, Hendrix, Zakai, Lainey, Elora, or Sarahi. Alternatively, a classic name with a spirited nickname fits the bill, with options including Emilia "Miller", Katherine "Kit", Penelope "Pepper", Zachary "Ziggy", Thomas "Moss", or Theodore "Thor".

Below, Gemini baby names within the US Top 1000.

Gemini Girl Names

Lavender is Gemini’s flower, and it’s also one of the coolest (and underused) botanical names for girls at the moment. If word names aren't for you, how about a name inspired by different varieties of lavender? Anouk, Alba (Alba Nana), Polly (Little Polly), Lottie (Little Lottie), Vera, Betty (Betty's Blue), and Mariposa (Butterfly lavender) all make vibrant choices.

Pearl and Emerald are the two gemstones associated with the sign and are both super stylish at the moment. Pearl might also inspire you to consider names that mean "pearl", including any Margaret variant such as Mairead or Greta, the international Perla, or the Arabic Luluah and Lulu. The sparkling Emerald gives you the options of Esmeralda, Emeraude, and Mya.

Other possible Gemini names for girls include Tamsin, Thomaida, and Thomasine, feminine forms of Thomas, meaning "twin", along with Maia and Juno, the Roman goddesses who give their names to May and June.

You could also consider names that reflect Gemini traits, like Sophie, Minerva, and Athena (wisdom), Amity and Ruth (sociability), Vita, Liv, and Valentina (vitality), Nova, Dagny, and Waverly (flexibility).

It's the elegant and vivid Linnea however, that might just be the perfect name for a Gemini baby. Not only is it seasonably floral, but it also means "twinflower,” and is named after Swedish scientist Carl Linnaeus — coincidentally, a Gemini himself.

Gemini women that may inspire a young namesake include actresses Angelina Jolie and Marilyn Monroe, dancers Isadora Duncan and Josephine Baker, and writers Harriet Beecher Stowe and Anne Frank.

Of course, you could always use Gemini itself, although we prefer the Italian and English variants, Gemella and Gemelle.

Here, a selection of our favorite names for Gemini girls:

Gemini Boy Names

Names associated with twins and duality provide a perfect starting point for naming a Gemini boy. The aforementioned Thomas is a safe, easy-going choice, but there are a plethora of international variants and diminutives that may appeal. You could consider the literary Tamlin, contemporary Taz, or the friendly Tommy, along with Scottish Tavish, Italian Tomasso, Russian Foma, or the Maori Tamati.

Beyond Thomas, there's also the Persian Jam or Jamshid, the West African Atta, and the Japanese Kenji, names which not only mean "twin" or "two", but also embrace duality by having multiple origins or multiple meanings. Kenji might be especially apt due to its associations with intelligence, research, and study, reflecting that Gemini curiosity.

A name meaning intelligent would also be perfect for a wise Gemini boy and Hugo, Conrad, and Cato are a few of our favorites. You might also like Ira ("watchful") to reflect an inquisitive nature, or perhaps word name Witt (and sound-alike Whittaker) to capture the humorous side of the sign. Samir (“a friend to talk with in the evening"), Alden ("old friend"), and Buddy connect to Gemini's social charm and chatty nature.

As an air sign, a breezy name might feel just right for a Gemini boy. For something subtle, Zephyr ("west wind"), Niall ("cloud"), Nasim ("fresh air"), and Esen ("one who blows the wind") are air-related possibilities, while Aero, Aire and Sky are less discreet.

Notable Geminis include mountaineer Tenzing Norgay, actor and director Laurence Olivier, musician Prince, and philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson. There's also comedian Joan Rivers and actress Judy Garland whose surnames make preppy choices.

Below, our picks of the best names for Gemini boys:

Unique Gemini Names

If it's unique names you're after, look no further than the two brightest stars in the Gemini constellation. Castor and Pollux, named after twins from Roman mythology, make distinctive choices for a Gemini baby — twins or not! Each were given to fewer than 20 babies in a recent year and come with grounding nickname options: Cas, Cory, Lux, and Pol (Paul).

On the theme of twins, you could borrow some ideas from some more stand out twinsets. Some of unique options from mythology and fiction could be: Amoret and Belphoebe (from The Faerie Queene by Edmund Spenser), Remus and Romulus (from Roman mythology), Rahel and Esthappen "Estha" (The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy), Hamnet and Judith (Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell + historical), Shasta and Corin (The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis), and Ruby and Garnet (Double Act by Jacqueline Wilson).

Gemini's association with the color yellow offers up golden and ethereal options like Saffron, Cressida, Solja, and Artan. There's also the quirky Canary, Lemon, and Dandelion, which capture Gemini confidence and vitality.

And for those who want something truly one of a kind for a pioneering Gemini baby, you could consider Lavandin, a floral and lavender-scented name that's yet to be discovered. There's also the studious Scholastica with its academic air and playful nickname opportunities, Scout and Scottie. Neither have made the US stats in the last century.

Unique Gemini names were given to fewer than 250 babies in the US. Here, a collection of our favorites:

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Sophie Kihm

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Sophie Kihm has been writing for Nameberry since 2015. She has contributed stories on the top 2020s names, Gen Z names, and cottagecore baby names. Sophie is Nameberry’s resident Name Guru to the Stars, where she suggests names for celebrity babies. She also manages the Nameberry Instagram and Pinterest.

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