250+ compound names for babies

Idamae combines the classic name Ida with the southern suffix 'mae' to create a charming vintage feminine name.

In Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials trilogy, Stelmaria is the beautiful name of Lord Asriel's snow leopard daemon. It's a pretty and plausible combo name reminiscent of Marian names like Stellamaris and Maristela.

Short and sharp but endearing too, Ruthanne is a combination of two classic names. Briefly popular in the 40s, Ruthanne is still given to around 15 girls each year - and, with Ruthie back on the charts, perhaps it will gain more attention. Ruth-Anne Cunningham, known as RuthAnne, is an Irish singer and songwriter who has worked with JoJo and Britney Spears.

Celestial, poetic, and powerful, Altaluna is a Medieval Italian name, combining the elements of Alta, meaning "high" – or "sublime" in a more poetic sense – and the on-trend Luna, meaning "moon".

This Judeo-Italian name combines Alta, meaning "high", with Donna, meaning "woman" — translating to a woman of high status or rank. A grand but beautiful name choice.

Contemporary and cool East paired with popular Lyn, this compound name is slightly edgy and slightly trendy, but, is equally surprisingly literary thanks to Ellen Wood's 19th century sensation novel, East Lynne.

Rather dated smoosh name.

Grandpa-chic Ozzie is on the rise for both boys and girls, opening up the gates for this invented elaborated form.

Trulove calls to mind Medieval smoosh names like Lovejoy, but it's actually a brand-new addition to the collection of compound girl names

Used occasionally in Brazil, South Africa, Haiti, Kenya, and the Philippines, Mercilene is a rare but familiar sounding choice, inspired by the virtuous Mercy and the sweet but strong Marceline. Also spelled as Mercylene, Mercyline, and Merciline, it could be viewed as a compound name, blending Marceline and Mercy to make a name that means "compassionate little warrior". Alternatively, it could be a variation on Mercy, made by adding the popular feminine suffix -lene / -line to the end of it.

Everlynn combines two of the hottest baby names of the moment — Evelyn and Everly — but can't claim either of their histories. Although if you can't decide between the two, Everlynn is the logical compromise.

An English combination of George and Anne or a feminization of George, more familiar in the elegant Georgiana form.

A Latin American variation of the compound name, Anneliese.

Also transcribed as Godzdegul, this intriguing Turkish compound name combines the Turkish words for "favorite, dearest" and "rose" into one distinctive compound name.

Sparkly, wintery, and vibrant, this Finnish compound name blends two word names into one. Meaning "snow cherry", it was chosen for 12 girls in Finland in a recent year.

Reminiscent of modern favorite Marlowe, but grounded by its ties to classic Maria and Louise, Marloes is a Dutch compound name that made the Top 500 in the Netherlands back in the 2000s.