And then you have to make sure the twin baby names sound good together. This may be a little easier when it's a set for twins of the same gender, but if you're expecting both a boy and girl, it can be a little bit more difficult to settle on the two names.
Do you go matching? Do you give them names that have zero resemblance to one another? Either is the right choice, but just to get those brain juices flowing, we've compiled a list of our favourite brother-sister name combos that we found undeniably cute.
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Zach and Zoey
Bobby and Bonnie
Ethan and Elsie
Evan and Ellie
Jack and Emma (if you're a Friends super-fan)
Mason and Maddie
Emmett and Evie
Robin and Ruby
Luka and Lola
Henry and Harper
Ian and Iris
Vinnie and Violet
Noah and Nina
Griffin and Gabriella
Milo and Marnie
Nathan and Nora
Peter and Penelope
Shay and Sophia
Sonny and Summer
Jake and Jasmine
Rowan and Rose
William and Wendy
Reese and Rhea
Mac and Mabel
Benjamin and Bella
The article refers to 'boy' and 'girl' names, but it's important to note that names can be used for anyone—no matter the gender assigned at birth. These names can be used by any parent for any child.