24 Rare & Unique Twins Boy and Girl Names & Meanings

Twins account for 98 per cent of multiple births. Boy-girl twins share about 50% of their DNA. They are close. Twins will be there for each other. I have hand-picked 24 rare and unique twin boy & girl names with meaning included, so your decision in naming your babies is somewhat easier.

Caelum, Astraea

Caelum comes from the Latin word for Heaven and Astraea from the Greek word astḗr that means ”star.” In Greek mythology,â Astraea is the goddess of justice.

Orion, Lyra

Meaning “heaven’s light,” Orion has Greek origins as well as Lyra. Both are the names of constellations.

Dorian, Sable

Dorian is from the Greek word Doros (gift) while Sable means dark in French.

Merrick, Avalon

Merrick comes from the Welsh name Meurig (ruler of the sea). Avalon is an island featured in the Arthurian legend.

Cassian, Élodie

Cassian has Latin and Irish origins and is meaning “vain.” Élodie derives from the Gothic elements Ala (that means ”foreign”) and od (wealth).

Anselm, Fiora

Anselm has German origins and is symbolizing ”God’s helmet” or ”divine protection.” Fiora is from the Corsican word fiore and has a meaning that I like, ”little flower.”

Theophilus, Eudora

Theophilus is from the Greek Theophilos which means ”loved by God” or ”friend of God.” Byzantine Emperor Theophilos was the second emperor of the Amorian dynasty. Eudora also has roots in the Greek word that means ”generous gift.” In Greek myths Eudora is the name used for three nymphs.

Lazlo, Vashti

Laszlo is a Hungarian male name with origins in the Slavic Vladislav (one who owns a glory). In Persian Vashti means goodness. Vashti was the first wife of the Persian king Ahasuerus.

Alberic, Melisande

Alberic is a Germanic boy name and comes from the elements alb (elf) and ric (ruler). The French Melisande signifies ”strong in work”.

Finnegan, Cliodhna

Finnegan is meaning ”son of fairhaired.” It has Irish origins. Cliodhna is an Irish name that most likely means shapely maid. In Irish mythology Clíodhna is the Queen of the Banshees.

Emeric, Rosalind

Emeric is of Germanic roots and means ”powerful ruler.” Rosalind also has Germanic origins and it means beautiful rose.

Facts about twins

About 40% of twins make up their own languages.

Around 70% of all twins are fraternal.

Identical twins do not have identical fingerprints.

Having a twin is having a built-in playmate.

Silvano, Amaryllis

Silvano has its origins in Silvanus who is the Roman god of woods and uncultivated land. Amaryllis comes from the Greek word amarýssō (sparkle). There is also a flower named Amaryllis.

Tarquin, Belphoebe

From the Latin Tarquinius, Tarquin means leader. Lucius Tarquinius Superbus bore this name and was the final king of Rome. Belphoebe is an epithet for Diana who is a Roman goddess and her name means ”divine” or ”heavenly.”

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Oleander, Fiamma

Oleander means “an evergreen tree” while Fiamma comes from the Italian word for fire.

Leocadio, Thessaly

Leocadio means “brave as a lion” and is linked with the Latin Leocadius. Thessaly was named after the Thessaloi, a Greek tribe.

Corvin, Isadora

Corvin is from the Latin word corvus (that means ”raven”). Matthias Corvinus was King of Hungary. Isadora is symbolizing “gift of [the goddess] Isis” in Greek.

Hadrian, Elspeth

Hadrian was the name of a Roman emperor and means ”from Hadria” while Elspeth is the Scottish form of Elizabeth (My God is abundance).

Evren, Aelith

Evren is a Turkish name that means cosmos and Aelith means “noble battle.”

Stellan, Reverie

”Peaceful” and ”lost in thought.”

Balthazar, Melusine

Meaning “Bel protects the King,” Balthazar has Akkadian origins. It is the name of one of the Three Wise Men who visited Jesus after his birth. Melusine means melodious from Latin.

How to pick good names for your twins

Twins are a great excuse to have fun with names. Here are my tips for you:

Coordinate names so that they match eras.

Pick two names that end with the same sound. Saying them out loud can help you decide.

Choose names with meanings that align creates a strong connection.

Quillan, Sorcha

Quillan means ”young one” and Sorcha comes from the Old Irish word sorchae (brightness).

Osiris, Amarante

In ancient Egyptian religion Osiris is the lord of the dead and the underworld. It means powerful. Amarante stands for “immortal flower.”

Alistair, Fenella

Alistair has Scottish and Greek origins and is meaning the one who repels men. Fenella is with Scottish Gaelic symbolizing ”white-shouldered one.”

Leif, Solveig

Leif is from the Viking culture and it means ”descendant.” Solveig has Old Norse roots and means “sun strength.”