After finding out you’re expecting two new bundles of joy instead of one is going to make all of the other preparation you did look easy. We bet you’ll find it a real challenge to come up with another name that goes hand in hand with your favourite without overdoing it. Yes, won’t lie – it is going to be hard! But not to worry because we’ve got some fantastic tips to help you out.
When looking to pick the right names for twins, we suggest starting with a theme you like, for example, choosing two names that both start with the same letter: John and Jim. You can also pick names that have the same amount of syllables, Fern and Faye. Or if you have two names that are linked to the same theme, such as baby names inspired by places, you can choose Chelsea and Brooklyn for a boy and a girl.
Below we explore some well known celebrity twins and their name meanings.
The American actor, known for his comedic roles, has a twin brother Michael who sells retirement plans in their home state of Iowa. Ashton was commonly used as a surname used to refer to a place, although in modern times has also become a popular given name. It means “ash tree settlement.” Michael is a name borne by a archangel protector of the Hebrews and is regarded as a Catholic saint, meaning “who is like God?”
The American singer has a well-known brother, Nick, who is a member of the Backstreet Boys. But, did you know he also has a twin sister who was born one minute after him? Aaron is a biblical name borne by the brother of Moses, meaning “strong mountain.” Angela is the feminine form of Angelus, meaning “messenger.”
Dylan and Cole found their fame on the Disney television series, “The Suite Life of Zach and Cody.” Since the franchise ended in 2011, the pair have been taking a break from the acting business. Zack spelt in this way can be taken as a name in itself, and means “purity.” The origin of the name Cody can be traced back to Gaelic surnames, specifically ‘Mac Oda’ which has become abbreviated and Americanised and then translated from a surname to a first name. The name means “obliging.”
You probably didn’t know ScarJo had a twin – that’s because while she’s off fighting Marvel’s bad guys, Hunter Johansson keeps his profile low while he works in politics and sometimes accompanies his sister to red carpet events. Scarlett is actually the name of a colour – a bright shade of red, while Hunter comes from the English noun for someone who hunts as a profession.
Mary-Kate and Ashley are probably the most famous twins in the world, having established themselves as child actors (They were on “Full House” at just six months!) and now that they have gotten older, their own successful fashion lines. Mary is a middle English form of the Hebrew name Miriam, and most sources say that the name means “bitterness,” while Kate is a short form of Katherine, and hence has the meaning “pure.” Ashley on the other hand was originally a male name but is now largely androgynous. The ‘ley’ suffix suggests “wood,” and the suffix ‘ash’ is a type of tree.
