Double Barreled Names/Combos?

I know double barreled names aren’t everyone’s cup of tea, and honestly until recently I wasn’t really sold on the idea, but I’ve been sort of drawn to some double-barrels recently. I finished the new Hunger Games book and there’s a whole crew of characters with double barreled names ([name_f]Lucy[/name_f] [name_u]Gray[/name_u] and [name_f]Maude[/name_f] [name_u]Ivory[/name_u], for example), and it’s got me thinking about the concept. I don’t know many people in real life that use them, but I can think of examples from books and TV that I’ve been drawn to - [name_m]John[/name_m] [name_m]Ambrose[/name_m] from the “To All The Boys” series, [name_f]Hazel[/name_f] [name_f]Grace[/name_f] from the [name_m]John[/name_m] [name_u]Green[/name_u] book. Because our long list of girls names ranges from very feminine names to unisex names, I’ve been thinking that this could be a good way to compromise. I have a unisex name with a classic feminine middle and I know it’s not a new concept at all, but I’ve been thinking about pairings like these - such as unisex/gendered pairs, common/uncommon, etc. Ones that are short enough (3-4 syllables all together) that could be used occasionally or all the time?

What are some of your favorite combos that could be used in this way?

I’m not usually the biggest fan of double-barreled names, but I was intrigued by this post and just want to say that @anon68906791’s [name_f]Ada[/name_f] [name_f]Pearl[/name_f] is absolutely delightful! I think what appeals to me about it (besides the fact that I really like both names individually) is that it’s still quite short all together and has an easy flow. I also really liked [name_f]Hazel[/name_f] [name_f]Grace[/name_f] when I read TFIOS–partly for the same reasons I just listed, and partly because the repeating long-“a” sound was appealing to my ear. I don’t have specific combos to suggest at the moment, but in general, I think I like the idea of double barrels that are short (ideally three syllables) and where the two names feel particularly natural and pleasing to say together. Subjective, of course, so maybe not too helpful. I totally think this could be a way to incorporate both styles of names you like, though! I’ll come back if I think of any specific ideas :slight_smile:

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I know a [name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Charlotte[/name_f], and an [name_f]Emma[/name_f] [name_f]Paige[/name_f], both of which I really like. The only double name I’m really considering for myself is [name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Rose[/name_f], but I think they can be very cute in general.

[name_f]Ida[/name_f] [name_f]Belle[/name_f] :heart_eyes:
[name_u]Ruby[/name_u] [name_f]Nell[/name_f]
[name_f]Cora[/name_f] [name_u]June[/name_u]
[name_f]Anna[/name_f] [name_f]Kate[/name_f]

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[name_f]Emma[/name_f] [name_u]Jean[/name_u]
[name_f]Carrie[/name_f] [name_f]May[/name_f]
[name_f]Lila[/name_f] [name_f]Rose[/name_f]
[name_f]Heidi[/name_f] [name_u]June[/name_u]
[name_f]Willa[/name_f] [name_f]Joy[/name_f]

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Laura [name_u]Jean[/name_u]
[name_f]Anna[/name_f] [name_f]Beth[/name_f]
[name_f]Delilah[/name_f] [name_f]Hazel[/name_f]
[name_f]Ella[/name_f] [name_f]Grace[/name_f]
[name_f]Louisa[/name_f] [name_f]Mae[/name_f]

Eve [name_u]Marie[/name_u]
[name_f]Emma[/name_f] [name_u]Lou[/name_u]
[name_f]Tessa[/name_f] [name_f]Mae[/name_f]
[name_f]Stella[/name_f] [name_f]Fay[/name_f]

Cora [name_f]Molly[/name_f]
[name_u]Ruby[/name_u] [name_f]Joy[/name_f]
[name_f]Nella[/name_f] [name_f]Phoebe[/name_f]
[name_u]Indie[/name_u] [name_f]Lola[/name_f]
[name_f]Jovie[/name_f] [name_u]Grey[/name_u]
[name_u]Piper[/name_u] [name_f]Lily[/name_f]
[name_f]Eleanor[/name_f] [name_u]Rue[/name_u]
[name_f]Aster[/name_f] [name_f]Lucy[/name_f]
[name_f]Julia[/name_f] [name_u]Sage[/name_u]/Sage [name_f]Julia[/name_f]
Abeline [name_f]Faye[/name_f]
[name_f]Lila[/name_f] [name_u]Rowan[/name_u]

These are some double names I’ve seen:
[name_u]Remi[/name_u] [name_f]Grace[/name_f]
[name_f]Annie[/name_f] [name_f]Kathleen[/name_f]
[name_m]Isaac[/name_m] [name_u]Jude[/name_u]
[name_f]Emma[/name_f] [name_f]Elizabeth[/name_f]
[name_f]Cora[/name_f] [name_u]Bean[/name_u]
[name_m]William[/name_m] [name_u]Vernon[/name_u]
[name_m]Ames[/name_m] [name_u]Asher[/name_u] [name_u]Elias[/name_u]
[name_m]John[/name_m] [name_u]Rowan[/name_u]
[name_u]Billy[/name_u] Benham
[name_f]Elizabeth[/name_f] [name_f]Grace[/name_f]
[name_u]Karson[/name_u] [name_m]Wayne[/name_m]
[name_u]Kyrie[/name_u] [name_m]Keith[/name_m]
[name_f]Molly[/name_f] [name_f]Ann[/name_f]
[name_m]Jacob[/name_m] [name_m]Matthew[/name_m]
[name_u]Hadley[/name_u] [name_f]Rose[/name_f]
[name_f]Ellie[/name_f] [name_f]Mae[/name_f]
[name_u]Hudson[/name_u] Eubanks
[name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_u]Chase[/name_u]
[name_f]Ellie[/name_f] [name_u]Kay[/name_u]
[name_u]Gray[/name_u] [name_u]Larkin[/name_u]
[name_f]Callie[/name_f] [name_f]Adeline[/name_f]
[name_u]Indie[/name_u] [name_u]Reign[/name_u]
[name_u]Hudson[/name_u] [name_u]Roy[/name_u]
[name_f]Lilly[/name_f] [name_f]Beth[/name_f]
[name_f]Clara[/name_f] [name_f]Pearl[/name_f]
[name_m]Charles[/name_m] Colbe
[name_m]John[/name_m] Herrin
[name_f]Madelyn[/name_f] [name_u]Blake[/name_u]
[name_f]Charlee[/name_f] [name_u]Pace[/name_u]
[name_f]Ivy[/name_f] [name_u]June[/name_u]
[name_f]Ivy[/name_f] [name_f]Claire[/name_f]
[name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_u]Landon[/name_u]
[name_u]Carson[/name_u] [name_f]Ruth[/name_f]
[name_f]Sara[/name_f] [name_m]Thomas[/name_m]
[name_u]Emerson[/name_u] [name_f]Claire[/name_f]
[name_u]Peyton[/name_u] [name_f]Ann[/name_f]
[name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_m]Brandon[/name_m]
[name_f]Olivia[/name_f] [name_f]Mae[/name_f]
[name_f]Sarah[/name_f] [name_u]Scott[/name_u]
[name_f]Macie[/name_f] Huff
[name_u]Elliott[/name_u] [name_f]Paige[/name_f]
[name_u]Ollie[/name_u] [name_f]Katherine[/name_f]

I actually love double barreled names. I know a little [name_f]Hattie[/name_f] [name_m]Rowe[/name_m], which I think is adorable

Some Favorites:
[name_f]Lara[/name_f] [name_f]Kate[/name_f]
[name_f]Ivy[/name_f] [name_f]Mae[/name_f]
[name_f]Isla[/name_f] [name_u]Jean[/name_u]
[name_f]Mia[/name_f] [name_f]Jane[/name_f]
[name_f]Melanie[/name_f] [name_f]Mae[/name_f]
[name_f]Katherine[/name_f] [name_f]Elizabeth[/name_f]