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It can be hard enough to think of one baby name, let alone two. And when you’re having twins, there are lots of factors to consider: how the two names sound together, whether they should start with the same letter, and which name is likely to naturally roll off the tongue first.
We have lots of baby name inspiration on HuffPost UK Parents, but here are 12 combinations you might not have thought about for your awesome twosome.
Peace and Joy
Peace means tranquility, and joy will bring a smile to everyone’s face.
Sunshine and Rainbow
Why not go full new age and bring happiness to all you tell?
Pearl and Petra
Alliteration can be everything – and these two are perfectly mysterious. Petra comes from the Greek and means ‘rock’ or ‘stone’.
London and Paris
Place names can be quirky, unusual and memorable – just look at Brooklyn Beckham.
Faith and Hope
You could try giving your little ones names of virtues you would love them to have – such as complete trust and confidence, and the ability to believe.
Rose and Violet
Flower names are always popular, and will never go out of fashion.
Joshua and Jeremiah
Joshua is a Hebrew name – and Jeremiah, too.
Matthew and Mark
You can’t get much more classic – each of the Gospels in the New Testament is named after Matthew, Mark, Luke and John.
Isaac and Eli
Another Biblical pairing. Eli can be short for Elijah, a Hebrew prophet, if you prefer the long version. And Isaac means “he will laugh”.
Cooper and Clark
Modern and full of alliteration, they’ll roll off the tongue perfectly. Cooper is an old English name for a maker and repairer, while Clark means scribe or scholar.
Henry and George
There’s a reason traditionally British names like this never fall out of favour. Henry means “old ruler”, while George is Greek and means farmer.
Milo and Stanley
Go quirky and cute with some old-fashioned names that have lasting appeal. Milo means “soldier” or “merciful”, and Stanley derives from the Old English word stan (stone).