Neglected for several years, compound first names are now on the rise. Elegant and original, they also have a definite advantage since they allow you to combine two favorite first names! How to choose a compound, pretty and modern first name for a girl? Here are some leads.
Compound names have a slightly old-fashioned charm. But if some are now outdated, we think for example of Marie-Françoise or Marie-Claude, other feminine compound first names have emerged over the last decades. Some even gained great popularity and became very fashionable. We think in particular of Lily Rosethe first name of the daughter of Vanessa Paradis and Johnny Depp or even Lou Anne, whose success appeared in 2004 has never wavered. Here are our favorite female names to compose depending on your desires !
What are the old female compound names?
Some of these first names are assigned less today than yesterday. However, they retain an old-fashioned charm that still appeals to many parents looking for an old first name. We can notably cite the first name Anne-Charlotte which means “grace” and “strong” and Marie-Adélaïde which means “noble” and “moor”. If you like retro first names, also pick from these old compound first names that still appeal to many parents: Marie-Albane, Anne-Lise, Marie-Amelie, Marie-Camille, Anne-Constance, Anne-Sophie, Marie-Louise, Anne-Emmanuelle, Jeanne-Elise, Anne-Marguerite.
What are the rare compound names for a baby girl?
Giving a compound first name to your child is a strong choice! But to give this choice even more weight, it is possible to turn to a rare first name. Adele-Rose is derived from the word adal which means “noble”. Popular for a few years, it is however very rarely associated with another first name. We love the softness and strength of this composition.
Other female compound first names rarely used in France: Betty-Lou, Laure-Anne, Marie-Océane, but also the first name Carla-Rose, still very confidential in France, and yet has everything to please. The first name Carla is here associated with Rose, a floral first name par excellence, to create a first name with a lot of character. Finally, take inspiration from rare compound first names such as Marie-Océane, Flore-Anne or Flore-Ann, Marie-Léa, Anna-Déa (which means “grace” and “goddess”), Anna-Lisa, Fanny-Anne, Marie-Lou, or even Carol-Ann.
What original and composed first name for a girl?
One of the advantages of a compound first name is to be able to associate two first names that we like, even if it means creating a first name! Discover our selection of original compound names for girls.
- Lea-Marie
- May Lee
- Mila Rose
- Lena-Lou
- Emmy Lou
- Charlie Rose
- Lily-Prune
- Nina Louise
- Maya Lou
- Elisabeth-Alix
- Ava-Rose
- Marie Fanny
- May-Li
- Alma-Servane
- Indy Rose
- Ava Mae
- Ruby Joe
List of female compound first names by origin
French compound names for girls
We have in France a very old tradition of the compound first name. Also, future parents are spoiled for choice when it comes to finding their little girl’s first name: Marie-France, Anne-Marie, Léa-Rose, Anne-Claire, Laure-Anne, Julie-Rose, Marie-Jeanne, Anne-Marie, Sarah-Lou, Marie-Charlotte, Anne-Sophie, Marie-Leontine, Anne- Zoe
The most beautiful American compound names for girls
The United States is an inexhaustible source of first name inspiration. Many of us fall for a first name heard in a series or in a film. There is also a tradition of compound first names on the other side of the Atlantic, we have selected the most adorable with beautiful meanings:
| Rose May | Rose of May |
| Mary Anne | “dear, beloved” and “grace”. |
| Lou Ann | comes from the Hawaiian name Louann which means “pleasure”. |
| Billie Rose | While Billie means “determination” and “strength”, Rose brings her touch of delicacy to it. |
| Ruby May | This American compound first name is formed from the name of a precious stone, the ruby, and “may”, which means May in French. |
| Lily Grace | Lily refers to the flower, while Grace comes from the Latin word gratia, which means “effortless beauty”. |
| Scarlett-Rose | Scarlett means scarlet in French… And roses are often red! |
| Lily Rose | Lily-Rose dominates the top female compound first names, especially in reference to the daughter of Vanessa Paradis and Johnny Depp. |
| Ruby Ann | Ruby means “red” in English and refers to the gemstone of the same name. Ann means “God is benevolent”. |
| Ella Ann | Ella is a first name that is beginning to gain followers in France. We love this combination with the first name Anne in its Anglo-Saxon version. |
| Amy Louise | Amy comes from the Latin word amatus which means “beloved”. And Louise comes from the Germanic hlod, “illustrious”, and wig, “fighter” which will give Ludwig. |
Compound names for girls of Spanish origin
Spanish baby names are full of charm and character. The country also has a fairly well-established tradition of compound first names and there is no lack of inspiration. These first names very often begin with Maria, the first name of the Virgin Mary. Among the most popular compound first names, we find Maria-Dolores, Maria-Rosa, Maria-Cristina, Maria-Isabel or Maria-Pilar, Ana-Maria Maria-Teresa And Maria Angeles. There are also other compound names for girls of Spanish origin that do not include the name Maria. We can cite in particular Celia-Lucia, Blanca-Cristina, Victoria-Elena Or Danna-Sofia.
Italian compound names for girls
As in Spain, Italian compound first names are very often formed with the first name Maria: Maria-Elena, Maria-Angela, Maria-Rita, or even Maria-Sole, Maria-Vittoria and Maria-Giovanna. Compound Italian first names have another particularity, it often happens that they are formed from the contraction of two first names, without a dash in the middle: Annachiara, Annalisa, Annamaria, Stellamaria or the very original Fiorangela.
Arabic compound names for baby girls
Arabic names for girls often draw inspiration from the Koran, the sacred text of Islam, in which many women hold a very important role. Among the prettiest and most original compound Arabic first names, we can cite Fatma-Nur, Fatma-Zohra, Fatima-Ezzahra or Leïla-Zara. Also a favorite for Noor-Houda, Noor-Lina, Nour-Imen and Safa-Marwa.
What are the modern compound names for girls?
If we always imagine a slightly retro compound first name, some are actually modern and very current. This is particularly the case of the first name Emma Louise. Indeed, the names Emma and Louise are among the most popular female names in France. By combining them, we get the pretty compound first name Emma-Louise. You can also opt for Lily Jade. Diminutive of the first name Elizabeth, the first name Lily is associated with the lily, the plant symbol of purity. Jade, of Spanish origin, goes perfectly with this compound first name. The first name Abby-Gaëlle, derived from the Hebrew first name Abigael, which means “my joy is in God”, pleases by its origin and its sound. Finally, among the modern feminine compound first names, we can also cite the first names May-Line; Sarah-Lou, Maé-Lynn, and of course, Lou-Anne.