200+ Compound Girl Names

Peterina feels like an awkward invented feminization, ala Davette. To honor an ancestral Peter, consider Petra.

This cutesy but breezy spin on Isla has ranked in the Top 500 in England and Wales, and we think it has legs on the other side of the Atlantic too.

Sky has been a trending sound in recent years, from Skylar to Skye to Skyla. Skylette is a new one in recent years, combining the celestial first syllable with the fashionable "-ette" ending.

A once popular choice in Spain, Mariajulia — or more often Maria Julia as a double first name — has since fallen out of favor. A notable bearer is model, dancer, and teacher, María Julia Mantilla García who won Miss World 2004. She uses the nickname "Maju" which has some of the sweetness, style, and unexpectedness of the French Lilou — and this might sell the name to some.

A pretty and little-known Spanish smoosh name, combining Maria with Celia.

AndiSue is a name created by combining Andi, a nickname for Andrea, the feminine form of Andrew, and Sue, the short form of Susan. Andrea and Andrew mean strong and manly, while Sue and Susan are flower names meaning lily.

Inspired by the Beatles song "Penny Lane", about the sights and sounds of a typical street in Liverpool, England, this quirky smoosh name has charted regularly in the US since 2008.

A sweet sounding name with a meaning that adds a shadow of mystique.

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.

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.

Scotlyn and her near-identical twin Scotlynn are scooting up the popularity ladder, though still hiding beneath the Top 1000.

Melodic and bright, Helalia may be considered an elaborate form of the Arabic and Turkish Hilal meaning "crescent moon", adding to the glowing feel created by its sounds. Alternatively, it might be a form of the Turkish Helal or Helale, associated with the word lale meaning "tulip".

Adamarie is an unusual compound name, combining Ad- names like Ada, Adele, Adelaide, and Adeline, all sharing the meaning "noble", with Marie, meaning "drop in the sea; beloved". This name feels a little like Adelaide, Emery, Adamina, and Adelyn at the same time. With a hint of both vintage and modern vibes, this name has a pleasing combined meaning.

An elaboration of the word and nature name Bluebell or a combination of the names Blue and Belle, giving the meaning "beautiful blue" or "blue and beautiful". While Bluebell is the more popular spelling, Bluebelle is given to around 20 girls in the UK each year, but none in the US.

A poetic sounding compound name, that could mean "renowned warrior of the stars".

While this could be a variation of Avela, the Breton feminine for of Abel, it might also be a combination name, blending the highly popular Ava with the on-trend Ayla, to make a name with several possible meanings and pronunciations. It first appeared in the US stats in 2012, and was given to 11 girls in a recent year.

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

More distinctive than Grace and more creative than Presley, Graceland is a contemporary name that could catch on with parents searching for a unique honorific.

A combination of Angela and Ellen with a celestial meaning

A sweet compound name blending Else with the element lilla, Elselill is a rare choice that could make an interesting honor for an Elisabeth. Similar in feel to Lilibet, it is sometimes used as a given name, though it could also be a pet form too.